Error Handling Anti-Patterns: 1,020 Findings in May 2026
Analysis of 1,020 error handling issues across 201 repositories reveals common anti-patterns that can lead to information disclosure and degraded reliability.
Methodology: Analysis performed using Repobility’s proprietary multi-dimensional scanning engine.
Anti-Pattern Distribution
| Anti-Pattern | Findings |
|---|---|
| Empty catch blocks | 515 |
| Verbose error messages | 268 |
Severity Distribution
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Medium | 787 |
| Info | 170 |
| Low | 63 |
Data sourced from Repobility’s continuous code intelligence platform analyzing 128,000+ repositories. Updated May 16, 2026.