CWE · MITRE source
CWE-705Incorrect Control Flow Scoping
The product does not properly return control flow to the proper location after it has completed a task or detected an unusual condition.
Last updated: 15 October 2026 14:21 UTC
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-2025-9848 UPD | 5.8 | 7.3 | 0.0061 | 2025-09-03 |
CVE-2025-53856 UPD | 5.8 | 7.5 | 0.0035 | 2025-10-15 |
CVE-2024-45433 UPD | 5.2 | 6.5 | 0.0056 | 2025-09-12 |
CVE-2026-3262 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 0.0073 | 2026-02-26 |
CVE-2026-3264 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 0.0073 | 2026-02-26 |
CVE-2026-55537 UPD | 5.1 | 7.1 | 0.0027 | 2026-08-25 |
CVE-2026-10271 UPD | 4.9 | 6.3 | 0.0030 | 2026-06-01 |
CVE-2026-40208 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 0.0040 | 2026-06-25 |
CVE-2026-3449 UPD | 2.8 | 3.3 | 0.0016 | 2026-03-03 |