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CWE-93 - Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Draft
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2024-11-19

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')

Description

The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Modify Application Data

Related Weaknesses

CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')High

CWE-117Improper Output Neutralization for LogsMedium