A function or operation returns an incorrect return value or
status code that does not indicate an error, but causes the product to modify
its behavior based on the incorrect result.
Extended Description
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 software to assume that an action is
safe, even when it is not.
Time of Introduction
Architecture and Design
Implementation
Applicable Platforms
Languages
All
Demonstrative Examples
Example 1
In the following example, an HTTP 404 status code is returned in the
event of an IOException encountered in a Java servlet. A 404 code is
typically meant to indicate a non-existent resource and would be somewhat
misleading in this case.
Description
