Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE Glossary Definition

Schema Differences between Version 6.10 and Version 7.0

Version 6.10 Schema File: cwe_schema_v6.10.xsd -> Version 7.0 Schema File: cwe_schema_v7.0.xsd

Major changes from 6.10 --> 7.0:

Created new optional "Mapping_Notes" element for Weaknesses, Categories, and Views. This element contains relevant Usage, Rationale, Comments, Reasons, and Suggestions fields for vulnerability mapping efforts.

Added new required "Submission_Version" and "Submission_ReleaseDate" fields within the "Submission" element.

Added new optional "Modification_Version" and "Modification_ReleaseDate" fields within the "Modification" element.

Added new optional "Contribution_Version" and "Contribution_ReleaseDate" fields within the "Contribution" element.

Added new required "Version" attribute within the "Previous_Entry_Name" element.

Minor changes from 6.10 --> 7.0:

Removed enumeration values marked for deprecation from ArchitectureClassEnumeration, FunctionalAreaEnumeration, LanguageClassEnumerationi, OperatingSystemClassEnumeration, StructuredCodeNatureEnumeration, TechnologyClassEnumeration, and TechnologyNameEnumeration.

Removed "Mapping" enumeration value from NoteTypeEnumeration.

Other minor documentation updates.