CWE-705 Classe Incomplet

Incorrect Control Flow Scoping

This vulnerability occurs when a program fails to return execution to the correct point in the code after finishing a specific operation or handling an error. Instead of resuming normal flow, it may…

Définition

What is CWE-705?

Incorrect control flow scoping is like a function not knowing where to go after it completes its job. Common causes include misusing return statements, incorrectly implementing callbacks, or improperly managing error handlers (like try/catch blocks). When the program's execution path doesn't correctly return to its calling context or a designated error-handling routine, it can leave the application in an inconsistent state, skip crucial security checks, or expose internal data. For developers, the main risk is that this flaw often creates subtle bugs that are hard to trace during testing but can be exploited in production. Attackers might manipulate error conditions or specific inputs to hijack the flawed control flow, potentially bypassing authentication, escalating privileges, or causing a crash. To prevent it, always ensure functions and error handlers have explicit, unambiguous return paths and that asynchronous callbacks correctly reintegrate into the main application logic.

Impact réel

Real-world CVEs caused by CWE-705

CVE-2023-21087

Java code in a smartphone OS can encounter a "boot loop" due to an uncaught exception
CVE-2014-1266

chain: incorrect "goto" in Apple SSL product bypasses certificate validation, allowing Adversary-in-the-Middle (AITM) attack (Apple "goto fail" bug). CWE-705 (Incorrect Control Flow Scoping) -> CWE-561 (Dead Code) -> CWE-295 (Improper Certificate Validation) -> CWE-393 (Return of Wrong Status Code) -> CWE-300 (Channel Accessible by Non-Endpoint).

Comment les attaquants l'exploitent

Parcours de l'attaquant étape par étape

1
The following example attempts to resolve a hostname.
2
A DNS lookup failure will cause the Servlet to throw an exception.
3
This code queries a server and displays its status when a request comes from an authorized IP address.
4
This code redirects unauthorized users, but continues to execute code after calling http_redirect(). This means even unauthorized users may be able to access the contents of the page or perform a DoS attack on the server being queried. Also, note that this code is vulnerable to an IP address spoofing attack (CWE-212).
5
Included in the doPost() method defined below is a call to System.exit() in the event of a specific exception.

Exemple de code vulnérable

Vulnerable Java

The following example attempts to resolve a hostname.

Vulnérable Java

protected void doPost (HttpServletRequest req, HttpServletResponse res) throws IOException {
  	String ip = req.getRemoteAddr();
  	InetAddress addr = InetAddress.getByName(ip);
  	...
  	out.println("hello " + addr.getHostName());
  }

Exemple de code sécurisé

Secure pseudo

Sécurisé pseudo

// Validate, sanitize, or use a safe API before reaching the sink.
function handleRequest(input) {
  const safe = validateAndEscape(input);
  return executeWithGuards(safe);
}

What changed: the unsafe sink is replaced (or the input is validated/escaped) so the same payload no longer triggers the weakness.

Liste de contrôle de prévention

How to prevent CWE-705

Architecture Use safe-by-default frameworks and APIs that prevent the unsafe pattern from being expressible.
Implementation Validate input at trust boundaries; use allowlists, not denylists.
Implementation Apply the principle of least privilege to credentials, file paths, and runtime permissions.
Testing Cover this weakness in CI: SAST rules + targeted unit tests for the data flow.
Operation Monitor logs for the runtime signals listed in the next section.

Signaux de détection

How to detect CWE-705

SAST High

Exécuter une analyse statique (SAST) sur le code source à la recherche du motif non sécurisé dans le flux de données.

DAST Moderate

Exécuter des tests de sécurité applicative dynamique (DAST) contre le point de terminaison en ligne.

Runtime Moderate

Surveiller les journaux runtime pour détecter des traces d'exception inhabituelles, des entrées malformées ou des tentatives de contournement d'autorisation.

Code review Moderate

Revue de code : signaler tout nouveau code qui traite les entrées de cette surface sans utiliser les helpers du framework validés.

Correction automatique Plexicus

Plexicus détecte automatiquement CWE-705 et ouvre une PR de correction en moins de 60 secondes.

Codex Remedium analyse chaque commit, identifie cette faiblesse précise et livre une pull request prête à être relue avec le correctif. Pas de tickets. Pas de transferts.

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Questions fréquentes

Frequently asked questions

Qu'est-ce que CWE-705 ?

Quelle est la gravité de CWE-705 ?

MITRE n'a pas publié de note de probabilité d'exploitation pour cette faiblesse. Traitez-la comme un impact moyen jusqu'à ce que votre modèle de menace prouve le contraire.

Quels langages ou plateformes sont affectés par CWE-705 ?

MITRE n'a pas spécifié les plateformes affectées pour ce CWE — il peut s'appliquer à la plupart des stacks applicatives.

Comment puis-je prévenir CWE-705 ?

Use safe-by-default frameworks, validate untrusted input at trust boundaries, and apply the principle of least privilege. Cover the data-flow signature in CI with SAST.

Comment Plexicus détecte et corrige CWE-705 ?

Le moteur SAST de Plexicus reconnaît la signature de flux de données de CWE-705 à chaque commit. Lorsqu'une correspondance est trouvée, notre agent Codex Remedium ouvre une PR de correction avec le code corrigé, les tests et un résumé d'une ligne pour le relecteur.

Où puis-je en savoir plus sur CWE-705 ?

MITRE publie la définition canonique à https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/705.html. Vous pouvez également consulter la documentation OWASP et NIST pour des conseils adjacents.

Faiblesses associées

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