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# Create a CWE record

# Create a CWE record {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Create a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) record to represent a weakness identified in a system or product, and link it to relevant vulnerabilities.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_sec_tisc.analyst

You must have the appropriate role to create records in the threat intelligence library.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllWorkspacesThreat Intelligence LibraryVulnerability ArtifactsCWEs.
2. Select New.
3. Fill in the fields appropriately.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | ID | Enter a unique identifier for the CWE. Note: The ID is pre-populated with the `CWE#` prefix. Append a unique numeric or alphanumeric value. The system validates uniqueness on save and prevents duplicate IDs. |
   | Name | Name of the CWE weakness. |
   | Description | Enter the description. |
   | Type | Select a Type: Primary or Secondary. Note: The type indicates whether this CWE is a primary or secondary weakness as defined by the NVD schema. |
   [Table 1. CWE Weakness]

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4. Select Save.
5. **Optional:** Select Related Records to perform one of the following actions.
   1. Select an option to view the associated records.
   2. Select Link and follow the modal to link a record.
   3. Select New to create a CWE and link it to a related CWE or vulnerability.

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   The Link and New buttons may not apply to all the record types.
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