CWE-1023 Detail

CWE-1023

Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors
Incomplete
2018-03-29
00h00 +00:00
2026-04-30
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Name: Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors

The product performs a comparison between entities that must consider multiple factors or characteristics of each entity, but the comparison does not include one or more of these factors.

General Informations

Modes Of Introduction

Implementation

Applicable Platforms

Language

Class: Not Language-Specific (Undetermined)

Technologies

Class: Not Technology-Specific (Undetermined)

Common Consequences

Scope Impact Likelihood
Integrity
Access Control		Alter Execution Logic, Bypass Protection Mechanism

Note: An incomplete comparison can lead to resultant weaknesses, e.g., by operating on the wrong object or making a security decision without considering a required factor.

Observed Examples

References Description

CVE-2005-2782

PHP remote file inclusion in web application that filters "http" and "https" URLs, but not "ftp".

CVE-2014-6394

Product does not prevent access to restricted directories due to partial string comparison with a public directory

Detection Methods

Manual Static Analysis

Thoroughly test the comparison scheme before deploying code into production. Perform positive testing as well as negative testing.

Vulnerability Mapping Notes

Justification : This CWE entry is a Class and might have Base-level children that would be more appropriate
Comment : Examine children of this entry to see if there is a better fit

Submission

Name Organization Date Date release Version
CWE Content Team MITRE 2018-01-04 +00:00 2018-03-29 +00:00 3.1

Modifications

Name Organization Date Comment
CWE Content Team MITRE 2019-01-03 +00:00 updated Relationships
CWE Content Team MITRE 2020-02-24 +00:00 updated Description, Relationships, Type
CWE Content Team MITRE 2021-03-15 +00:00 updated Demonstrative_Examples
CWE Content Team MITRE 2023-01-31 +00:00 updated Description
CWE Content Team MITRE 2023-04-27 +00:00 updated Relationships
CWE Content Team MITRE 2023-06-29 +00:00 updated Mapping_Notes
CWE Content Team MITRE 2023-10-26 +00:00 updated Observed_Examples
CWE Content Team MITRE 2025-12-11 +00:00 updated Applicable_Platforms, Common_Consequences, Description
CWE Content Team MITRE 2026-04-30 +00:00 updated Detection_Factors, Potential_Mitigations
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