CWE · MITRE source
CWE-369Divide By Zero
The product divides a value by zero.
This weakness typically occurs when an unexpected value is provided to the product, or if an error occurs that is not properly detected. It frequently occurs in calculations involving physical dimensions such as size, length, width, and height.
Last updated: 11 August 2026 21:18 UTC
OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)
This weakness contributes to A10:2025 Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions.
Control responseHuman-reviewed
Answering this weakness across the control lifecycle, from our framework cross-walks.
Prevent
Stop it (NIST 800-53 / CSF Protect)
PR.PS-06SA-11Developer Testing and EvaluationID.RA-01PR.PS-02
Detect
Catch it (CSF Detect / Respond)
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Harden
Shrink the surface (DISA STIG)
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Validate
Prove the fix (OWASP ASVS)
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NIST 800-53 r5 controls that address this weakness (0)AI-assisted
| Control | Title | Family | Why it addresses this CWE |
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Top CVEs of this weakness type, ranked by Risk Priority
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2017-11720 UPD | 7.7 | 9.8 | 0.0246 | 2017-07-28 |
CVE-2021-32494 UPD | 7.5 | 10.0 | 0.0084 | 2023-07-07 |
CVE-2024-57932 UPD | 7.3 | 9.8 | 0.0044 | 2025-01-21 |
CVE-2012-0207 UPD | 7.1 | 7.5 | 0.2049 | 2012-05-17 |
CVE-2025-0317 UPD | 6.9 | 7.5 | 0.1348 | 2025-03-20 |
CVE-2020-20892 UPD | 6.8 | 8.8 | 0.0114 | 2021-09-20 |
CVE-2016-3623 UPD | 6.5 | 7.5 | 0.0554 | 2016-10-03 |
CVE-2016-5323 UPD | 6.5 | 7.5 | 0.0579 | 2017-01-20 |
CVE-2015-6855 UPD | 6.4 | 7.5 | 0.0350 | 2015-11-06 |
CVE-2016-9112 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0317 | 2016-10-29 |
CVE-2015-3418 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0231 | 2016-12-13 |
CVE-2017-7598 UPD | 6.3 | 7.8 | 0.0249 | 2017-04-09 |
CVE-2017-9344 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0272 | 2017-06-02 |
CVE-2018-14423 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0322 | 2018-07-19 |
CVE-2018-19628 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0314 | 2018-11-29 |
CVE-2019-14494 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0268 | 2019-08-01 |
CVE-2021-20309 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0232 | 2021-05-11 |
CVE-2024-21438 UPD | 6.3 | 7.5 | 0.0272 | 2024-03-12 |
CVE-2007-3268 UPD | 6.2 | 7.5 | 0.0223 | 2007-07-18 |
CVE-2019-14498 UPD | 6.2 | 7.8 | 0.0152 | 2019-08-29 |
CVE-2019-14535 UPD | 6.2 | 7.8 | 0.0148 | 2019-08-29 |
CVE-2019-16228 UPD | 6.2 | 7.5 | 0.0179 | 2019-09-11 |
CVE-2020-16161 UPD | 6.2 | 7.5 | 0.0182 | 2020-10-19 |
CVE-2020-25708 UPD | 6.2 | 7.5 | 0.0161 | 2020-11-27 |
CVE-2021-44500 UPD | 6.2 | 7.5 | 0.0164 | 2022-04-15 |