581
Nature Type ID Name Page
ParentOf 238 Improper Handling of Incomplete Structural Elements 581
ParentOf 239 Failure to Handle Incomplete Element 582
ParentOf 240 Improper Handling of Inconsistent Structural Elements 583
Relevant to the view "Software Development" (CWE-699)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 19 Data Processing Errors 2309
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Integrity Unexpected State
MemberOf Relationships
This MemberOf relationships table shows additional CWE Catgeories and Views that reference this
weakness as a member. This information is often useful in understanding where a weakness fits
within the context of external information sources.
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 993 SFP Secondary Cluster: Incorrect Input Handling 888 2417
MemberOf 1407 Comprehensive Categorization: Improper Neutralization 1400 2532
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
PLOVER Element Problems
CWE-238: Improper Handling of Incomplete Structural Elements
Weakness ID : 238
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a particular structural element is not
completely specified.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 237 Improper Handling of Structural Elements 580
Weakness Ordinalities
Resultant :
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Integrity Unexpected State
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-239: Failure to Handle Incomplete Element
CWE-239: Failure to Handle Incomplete Element