CWE-790 - Improper Filtering of Special Elements

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CWE-790

Abstraction:
Class

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Incomplete

Weakness Name: Improper Filtering of Special Elements

Description: The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not filter or incorrectly filters special elements before sending it to a downstream component.

Common Consequences: Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses: CWE-138Improper Neutralization of Special Elements

Release Date:
2009-12-28

Latest Modification Date:
2023-06-29

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CWE-790 - Improper Filtering of Special Elements

The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not filter or incorrectly filters special elements before sending it to a downstream component.