Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-459

    CWE-459: Incomplete Cleanup

    The product does not properly clean up and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

    CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release