CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
low-riskThe product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
Abstraction: Pillar
Common Consequences
Access Control
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Bypass Protection Mechanism
Real-World Examples (10)
| CVE | CVSS | EPSS | KEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-21412 | 8.1 | 93.8% | Y |
| CVE-2013-2465 | 9.8 | 93.2% | Y |
| CVE-2019-1003030 | 9.9 | 92.9% | Y |
| CVE-2013-0431 | 5.3 | 91.6% | Y |
| CVE-2025-40536 | 8.1 | 70.7% | Y |
| CVE-2024-29988 | 8.8 | 62.8% | Y |
| CVE-2024-38213 | 6.5 | 59.3% | Y |
| CVE-2025-0411 | 7.0 | 52.4% | Y |
| CVE-2024-34144 | 9.8 | 50.1% | — |
| CVE-2018-6794 | 5.3 | 37.4% | — |
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low-risk
Active Threat
4/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability
3/50 · Minimal