CWE-697β€”Incorrect Comparison

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released 2008-09-09 Β· last modified 2025-12-11
CWE-697 - Incorrect Comparison - Diagram

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-697
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.
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