Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-351

    CWE-351: Insufficient Type Distinction

    The product does not properly distinguish between different types of elements in a way that leads to insecure behavior.

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

    Related Weakness

    CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

    CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict