CWE-165: Improper Neutralization of Multiple Internal Special Elements

VariantIncomplete

The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes multiple internal special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.

View on MITRE
Back to CWE Lookup

Extended Description

As data is parsed, improperly handled multiple internal special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.

Technical Details

Structure
Simple

Applicable To

Languages
Not Language-Specific
Platforms

Learn More