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Enum: MitigationEffectiveness

Effectiveness of a potential mitigation (EffectivenessEnumeration in XSD).

URI: cwe:MitigationEffectiveness

Permissible Values

Value Meaning Description
HIGH None Frequently eliminates the weakness entirely
MODERATE None Prevents multiple forms but lacks complete coverage
LIMITED None Useful in limited circumstances
INCIDENTAL None Generally not effective; only protects by chance
DEFENSE_IN_DEPTH None Minimizes impact rather than preventing the weakness
DISCOURAGED_COMMON_PRACTICE None Commonly attempted but known to be ineffective or risky
NONE None

Slots

Name Description
effectiveness

Identifier and Mapping Information

Schema Source

LinkML Source

name: MitigationEffectiveness
description: Effectiveness of a potential mitigation (EffectivenessEnumeration in
  XSD).
from_schema: https://w3id.org/lmodel/cwe
rank: 1000
permissible_values:
  HIGH:
    text: HIGH
    description: Frequently eliminates the weakness entirely.
  MODERATE:
    text: MODERATE
    description: Prevents multiple forms but lacks complete coverage.
  LIMITED:
    text: LIMITED
    description: Useful in limited circumstances.
  INCIDENTAL:
    text: INCIDENTAL
    description: Generally not effective; only protects by chance.
  DEFENSE_IN_DEPTH:
    text: DEFENSE_IN_DEPTH
    description: Minimizes impact rather than preventing the weakness.
  DISCOURAGED_COMMON_PRACTICE:
    text: DISCOURAGED_COMMON_PRACTICE
    description: Commonly attempted but known to be ineffective or risky.
  NONE:
    text: NONE