CWE-584β€”Return Inside Finally Block

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released 2006-12-15 Β· last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-584
Abstraction:
Base
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Draft
Release Date:
2006-12-15
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Return Inside Finally Block

Description

The code has a return statement inside a finally block, which will cause any thrown exception in the try block to be discarded.

Common Consequences

Scope:
Other
Impact:
Alter Execution Logic

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