Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-1282

    CWE-1282: Assumed-Immutable Data is Stored in Writable Memory

    Immutable data, such as a first-stage bootloader, device identifiers, and write-once configuration settings are stored in writable memory that can be re-programmed or updated in the field.

    Published:15 May 2020
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

    CWE-471: Modification of Assumed-Immutable Data (MAID)