Common Weakness Enumeration
Definition
A classification of the underlying software and hardware weakness types that can lead to vulnerabilities.
Why it matters
Use CWE to group recurring root causes, shape secure-development controls and identify remediation patterns beyond individual CVEs.
Use it in practice
Start with authoritative evidence, record the source and freshness, and be explicit about what this term can and cannot tell you. Connect it to asset context and a named action rather than treating it as an isolated label.
Related terms
CVE · RCE · Exploitability