CWE-146 - Improper Neutralization of Expression/Command Delimiters
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Improper Neutralization of Expression/Command Delimiters
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as expression or command delimiters when they are sent to a downstream component.
As data is parsed, an injected/absent/malformed delimiter may cause the process to take unexpected actions.
Common Consequences
Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Other
Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Alter Execution Logic
