CWE-1075 - Unconditional Control Flow Transfer outside of Switch Block
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2019-01-03
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Unconditional Control Flow Transfer outside of Switch Block
Description
The product performs unconditional control transfer (such as a "goto") in code outside of a branching structure such as a switch block.
This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Reduce Maintainability
