CWE-390βDetection of Error Condition Without Action
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released 2006-07-19 Β· last modified 2025-12-11
Metadata
- CWE ID:
- CWE-390
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Draft
- Release Date:
- 2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2025-12-11
Weakness Name
Detection of Error Condition Without Action
Description
The product detects a specific error, but takes no actions to handle the error.
Common Consequences
- Scope:
- Integrity, Other
- Impact:
- Varies by Context, Unexpected State, Alter Execution Logic
- Notes:
- An attacker could utilize an ignored error condition to place the system in an unexpected state that could lead to the execution of unintended logic and could cause other unintended behavior.