Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-436

    CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict

    Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state.

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

    Related Weakness

    CWE-435: Improper Interaction Between Multiple Correctly-Behaving Entities