CWE-436 — Interpretation Conflict
CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Class |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | — |
Description
Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state.
This is generally found in proxies, firewalls, anti-virus software, and other intermediary devices that monitor, allow, deny, or modify traffic based on how the client or server is expected to behave.
Common consequences
- Integrity, Other: Unexpected State, Varies by Context
Mitigations
(none listed)
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/436.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html