CWE-112: Missing XML Validation

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The product accepts XML from an untrusted source but does not validate the XML against the proper schema.

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Extended Description

Most successful attacks begin with a violation of the programmer's assumptions. By accepting an XML document without validating it against a DTD or XML schema, the programmer leaves a door open for attackers to provide unexpected, unreasonable, or malicious input.

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