CWE-1127
Compilation with Insufficient Warnings or Errors
Incomplete
2019-01-03
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2025-12-11
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Name: Compilation with Insufficient Warnings or Errors
The code is compiled without sufficient warnings enabled, which
may prevent the detection of subtle bugs or quality
issues.
General Informations
Modes Of Introduction
Build and CompilationApplicable Platforms
Language
Class: Compiled (Undetermined)Class: Not Language-Specific (Undetermined)
Common Consequences
| Scope | Impact | Likelihood |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Reduce Maintainability Note: This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities. |
Detection Methods
Manual Analysis
Inspect scripts and tools that invoke the compiler. Ensure that the appropriate command line switches and/or configuration are specified to report warnings and errors.Vulnerability Mapping Notes
Justification : This CWE entry is at the Base level of abstraction, which is a preferred level of abstraction for mapping to the root causes of vulnerabilities.Comment : Carefully read both the name and description to ensure that this mapping is an appropriate fit. Do not try to 'force' a mapping to a lower-level Base/Variant simply to comply with this preferred level of abstraction.
Submission
| Name | Organization | Date | Date release | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | 3.2 |
Modifications
| Name | Organization | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Description | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Relationships | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Mapping_Notes | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Applicable_Platforms, Common_Consequences, Description, Detection_Factors |
