CWE-154: Improper Neutralization of Variable Name Delimiters
VariantIncomplete
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as variable name delimiters when they are sent to a downstream component.
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Extended Description
As data is parsed, an injected delimiter may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack. Example: "$" for an environment variable.
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
Applicable To
Not Language-Specific