Improper Neutralization of Multiple Internal Special Elements
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes multiple internal 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 internal 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).
This view (slice) covers all the elements in CWE.
This view (slice) lists weaknesses that can be introduced during implementation.
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