Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes multiple trailing special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.
Description
As data is parsed, improperly handled multiple trailing special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.
See Also
Weaknesses in this category are related to improper neutralization.
This category identifies Software Fault Patterns (SFPs) within the Tainted Input to Command cluster (SFP24).
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