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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