CWE-684—Incorrect Provision of Specified Functionality

Weakness Name

Incorrect Provision of Specified Functionality

Description

The code does not function according to its published specifications, potentially leading to incorrect usage.

When providing functionality to an external party, it is important that the product behaves in accordance with the details specified. When requirements of nuances are not documented, the functionality may produce unintended behaviors for the caller, possibly leading to an exploitable state.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Other

Impact:

Quality Degradation

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-710Improper Adherence to Coding Standards