Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-240

    CWE-240: Improper Handling of Inconsistent Structural Elements

    The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when two or more structural elements should be consistent, but are not.

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

    Related Weakness

    CWE-237: Improper Handling of Structural Elements

    CWE-707: Improper Neutralization