difference between CWE & CVE

CWE and CVE are both security identifiers, but they describe different things and are used at different levels.

A CVE ID identifies a specific, real-world security vulnerability in a product or system.

Key points:

• Refers to one конкрет vulnerability

• Assigned when a flaw is discovered in a specific software/version

• Format: CVE-YYYY-NNNNN

A CWE ID classifies a type of weakness that can cause vulnerabilities.

Key points:

• Refers to a category or pattern of weakness

• Not tied to one product or incident

• Used for secure coding, analysis, and prevention

• Format: CWE-NNN