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CWE-159 - Improper Handling of Invalid Use of Special Elements

CWE-159

  • Abstraction:
  • Class
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Draft
Weakness Name

Improper Handling of Invalid Use of Special Elements

Description

The product does not properly filter, remove, quote, or otherwise manage the invalid use of special elements in user-controlled input, which could cause adverse effect on its behavior and integrity.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-10-26

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