Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-205

    CWE-205: Observable Behavioral Discrepancy

    The product's behaviors indicate important differences that may be observed by unauthorized actors in a way that reveals (1) its internal state or decision process, or (2) differences from other products with equivalent functionality.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy

    CWE-514: Covert Channel