CWE-91: XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)
BaseDraft
The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
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Extended Description
Within XML, special elements could include reserved words or characters such as "<", ">", """, and "&", which could then be used to add new data or modify XML syntax.
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
Applicable To
Not Language-Specific