Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-653

    CWE-653: Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization

    The product does not properly compartmentalize or isolate functionality, processes, or resources that require different privilege levels, rights, or permissions.

    Published:18 Jan 2008
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-657: Violation of Secure Design Principles

    CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure