CWE-508β€”Non-Replicating Malicious Code

PUBLISHEDweakness record
released 2006-07-19 Β· last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-508
Abstraction:
Base
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Incomplete
Release Date:
2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Non-Replicating Malicious Code

Description

Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or product that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.

Common Consequences

Scope:
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Impact:
Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

Related Weaknesses

browse all CWEs
Related Tools:Check a suspicious link β†’Run a deeper Web Scanner β†’Verify a file hash β†’