CWE-705: Incorrect 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.
How it's found
Incorrect Control Flow Scoping 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
- Alter Execution Logic, 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-705?
The product does not properly return control flow to the proper location after it has completed a task or detected an unusual condition.
How do you find Incorrect Control Flow Scoping?
Incorrect Control Flow Scoping 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-705?
Alter Execution Logic, Other
Does TurboPentest test for Incorrect Control Flow Scoping?
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.
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