CWE-698: CWE-698: Execution After Redirect (EAR)

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What is CWE-698: CWE-698: Execution After Redirect (EAR)?+

CWE-698: CWE-698: Execution After Redirect (EAR) is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description

What are the security consequences of CWE-698: Execution After Redirect (EAR)?+

If exploited, CWE-698 (CWE-698: Execution After Redirect (EAR)) it can compromise Alter Execution Logic and Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Other, Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability This weakness could affect the control flow of the application and allow execution of untrusted code..

Which programming languages are affected by CWE-698: Execution After Redirect (EAR)?+

CWE-698 commonly affects Languages. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.

What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-698 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.

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