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CWE-91: XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)

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The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.

Extended Description

Within XML, special elements could include reserved words or characters such as "<", ">", """, and "&", which could then be used to add new data or modify XML syntax.

Technical Details

Structure
Simple

Applicable To

Languages
Not Language-Specific
Platforms

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