CWE-437—Incomplete Model of Endpoint Features

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2026-04-30

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-437
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2026-04-30

Weakness Name

Incomplete Model of Endpoint Features

Description

A product acts as an intermediary or monitor between two or more endpoints, but it does not have a complete model of an endpoint's features, behaviors, or state, potentially causing the product to perform incorrect actions based on this incomplete model.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity, Other
Impact:: Unexpected State, Varies by Context

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