Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-1422

    CWE-1422: Exposure of Sensitive Information caused by Incorrect Data Forwarding during Transient Execution

    A processor event or prediction may allow incorrect or stale data to be forwarded to transient operations, potentially exposing data over a covert channel.

    Published:19 Sep 2023
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-1420: Exposure of Sensitive Information during Transient Execution

    CWE-1420: Exposure of Sensitive Information during Transient Execution