CWE-704: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast
The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.
How it's found
Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
Consequences
- Other
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-704?
The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.
How do you find Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast?
Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
What is the impact of CWE-704?
Other
Does TurboPentest test for Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast?
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Related CWEs
Find these issues before an attacker does
TurboPentest runs an agentic AI pentest against your target and reports findings with proof, from $99 per target.
Start a $99 pentest