CWE-697 - Incorrect Comparison
- Abstraction:Pillar
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2008-09-09
- Latest Modification Date:2025-12-11
Weakness Name
Incorrect Comparison
Description
The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect.
This Pillar covers several possibilities:
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Varies by Context
Notes: When the comparison is incorrect, it may lead to resultant weaknesses.