CWE-455 - Non-exit on Failed Initialization
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2025-12-11
Weakness Name
Non-exit on Failed Initialization
Description
The product does not exit or otherwise modify its operation when security-relevant errors occur during initialization, such as when a configuration file has a format error or a hardware security module (HSM) cannot be activated, which can cause the product to execute in a less secure fashion than intended by the administrator.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity, Other
Impact: Modify Application Data, Alter Execution Logic
Notes: The application could be placed in an insecure state that may allow an attacker to modify sensitive data or allow unintended logic to be executed.