CWE-390: Detection of Error Condition Without Action
low-riskThe product detects a specific error, but takes no actions to handle the error.
Abstraction: Base
Common Consequences
Integrity
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Varies by Context
Detection Methods
Automated Static Analysis
Automated static analysis, commonly referred to as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), can find some instances of this weakness by analyzing source code (or binary/compiled code) without having to execute it. Typically, this is done by building a model of data flow and control flow, then searching for potentially-vulnerable patterns that connect "sources" (origins of input) with "sinks" (destinations where the data interacts with external components, a lower layer such as the OS, etc.)
Real-World Examples (10)
| CVE | CVSS | EPSS | KEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-30255 | 5.3 | 88.8% | — |
| CVE-2025-26465 | 6.8 | 73.6% | — |
| CVE-2024-27919 | 7.5 | 23.9% | — |
| CVE-2019-5051 | 8.8 | 1.6% | — |
| CVE-2024-11942 | 5.9 | 1.6% | — |
| CVE-2017-7485 | 5.9 | 0.7% | — |
| CVE-2024-12086 | 6.1 | 0.6% | — |
| CVE-2021-40391 | 9.8 | 0.5% | — |
| CVE-2024-20316 | 5.8 | 0.3% | — |
| CVE-2025-25204 | 6.3 | 0.2% | — |
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low-risk
Active Threat
16/50 · Low
Exploit Availability
0/50 · Minimal