Security
CWE
Abbreviation for Common Weakness Enumeration
In short and in plain language
CWE is a public list of the kinds of weakness found in software.
Each kind has its own number. This helps to name the causes of security flaws in the same way.
Security warnings often give such a number. It describes the kind of weak spot.
Definition
CWE is a public list of types of software weaknesses, each with its own identifier. It helps name the causes of security flaws consistently. Security advisories often cite a CWE number to describe the kind of vulnerability.