Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) is a comprehensive list of common software and hardware weaknesses that enable effective communication of software security issues across different organizations and industries. It is designed to provide a standard for identifying and tracking software vulnerabilities and is particularly useful for identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in software.
CWE was developed by MITRE Corporation and was first released in 2005. Since then, it has grown to be an internationally recognized standard for identifying software vulnerabilities and is widely used by organizations and government agencies. CWE is governed by the CWE Team, which is composed of experts from various organizations and industries.
One of the key strengths of CWE is that it provides a common language for identifying and communicating software vulnerabilities. This enables organizations to more effectively share information about vulnerabilities, making it easier to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in software. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive list of vulnerabilities that is continuously updated to stay current with the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
One of the main weaknesses is that it is primarily focused on identifying and communicating vulnerabilities in software. While it is a valuable tool for identifying vulnerabilities, it does not provide guidance on how to remediate those vulnerabilities. Organizations that use this will need to supplement it with other frameworks and tools to address other types of cyber risks.
CWE is used by organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, as well as government agencies. It is particularly useful for organizations that develop or use software and need to ensure that it is secure. It is also used by software developers, penetration testers, and security researchers to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in software.
In conclusion, CWE is a valuable tool for organizations that need to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in software. It provides a common language for identifying and communicating software vulnerabilities and is continuously updated to stay current with the latest threats and vulnerabilities. While
Find out more here: https://cwe.mitre.org/
CWE is just one of the frameworks we use to report vulnerabilities in the CyberTzar platform we also use MITRE ATT&CK Framework, OWASP ZAP Top 10 Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and Web Application Security Consortium (WASC)
