CWE-627: Dynamic Variable Evaluation

VariantIncomplete

In a language where the user can influence the name of a variable at runtime, if the variable names are not controlled, an attacker can read or write to arbitrary variables, or access arbitrary functions.

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Extended Description

The resultant vulnerabilities depend on the behavior of the application, both at the crossover point and in any control/data flow that is reachable by the related variables or functions.

Technical Details

Structure
Simple

Applicable To

Languages
PHPPerl
Platforms

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