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CWE-177 - Improper Handling of URL Encoding (Hex Encoding)

  • Abstraction:Variant
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Draft
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29

Weakness Name

Improper Handling of URL Encoding (Hex Encoding)

Description

The product does not properly handle when all or part of an input has been URL encoded.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Unexpected State

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