Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-386

    CWE-386: Symbolic Name not Mapping to Correct Object

    A constant symbolic reference to an object is used, even though the reference can resolve to a different object over time.

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

    Related Weakness

    CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference

    CWE-367: Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

    CWE-610: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

    CWE-486: Comparison of Classes by Name