CWE · MITRE source
CWE-393Return of Wrong Status Code
A function or operation returns an incorrect return value or status code that does not indicate the true result of execution, causing the product to modify its behavior based on the incorrect result.
This can lead to unpredictable behavior. If the function is used to make security-critical decisions or provide security-critical information, then the wrong status code can cause the product to assume that an action is safe or correct, even when it is not.
Last updated: 14 October 2026 20:41 UTC
Control responseHuman-reviewed
Answering this weakness across the control lifecycle, from our framework cross-walks.
NIST 800-53 r5 controls PROPOSED for this weakness (0)AI-assisted
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all; across the CWE pages 1,540 of 1,722 such associations (89%) have never
been graded by anything. The heading said “address” until
2026-09-29, which asserted a relationship the data does not carry.
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| Control | Title | Family | Why it addresses this CWE |
|---|---|---|---|
| No NIST controls proposed yet. | |||
Top CVEs of this weakness type, ranked by Risk Priority
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2026-97381 | 6.8 | 9.9 | 0.0021 | 2026-10-13 |
CVE-2025-5987 UPD | 6.5 | 8.1 | 0.0173 | 2025-07-07 |
CVE-2024-49117 UPD | 6.4 | 8.8 | 0.0103 | 2024-12-12 |
CVE-2023-37897 UPD | 5.9 | 7.2 | 0.0281 | 2023-07-18 |
CVE-2026-55958 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 0.0044 | 2026-06-25 |
CVE-2026-42246 UPD | 5.6 | 7.4 | 0.0031 | 2026-05-09 |
CVE-2026-53092 UPD | 5.6 | 7.8 | 0.0013 | 2026-06-24 |
CVE-2026-92821 | 5.2 | 6.8 | 0.0031 | 2026-10-06 |
CVE-2025-24531 UPD | 5.0 | 6.7 | 0.0023 | 2026-01-16 |
CVE-2020-5401 UPD | 4.7 | 5.3 | 0.0104 | 2020-02-27 |
CVE-2025-32414 UPD | 4.2 | 5.6 | 0.0038 | 2025-04-08 |