Schwachstelle
dieNounweak point, vulnerability, loophole
English translations
- 01
weakness, vulnerability
- 02
weakness
- 03
vulnerability
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Punkt, an dem etwas anfällig für Schaden oder Versagen ist.
- English meaning
- Weakness
- Synonym
- Risiko, Fehlerquelle
- German example
- Die Schwachstelle im System wurde ausgenutzt.
- English example
- The weakness in the system was exploited.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schwachstelle
- Plural Form
- die Schwachstellen
Related words
- Sollbruchstelle
Weak point
- Achillesferse
Achilles heel
- Sicherheitslücke
A security vulnerability is a weakness in a system that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access.
- Angriffsfläche
Vulnerability, target
- Strukturanalyse
Structural analysis
Example sentences with “Schwachstelle”
Das System hat eine Schwachstelle. (The system has a vulnerability.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Schwachstelle?
The plural is 'Schwachstellen'.