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CWE-162 - Improper Neutralization of Trailing Special Elements

  • Abstraction:Variant
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Trailing Special Elements

Description

The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes trailing special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.

As data is parsed, improperly handled trailing special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses

CWE-138Improper Neutralization of Special Elements