CWE-164 - Improper Neutralization of Internal Special Elements
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Improper Neutralization of Internal Special Elements
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes internal special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.
As data is parsed, improperly handled internal special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State
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