CWE-138
Overview
- CWE ID
- 138
- CWE Name
- Improper Neutralization of Special Elements
- CWE Abstraction
- Class
- CWE structure
- Simple
- CWE Status
- Draft
Description
The software receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as control elements or syntactic markers when they are sent to a downstream component.
Extended Description
Most languages and protocols have their own special elements such as characters and reserved words. These special elements can carry control implications. If software does not prevent external control or influence over the inclusion of such special elemen
Related CWEs
| CWE ID | View ID | Nature | Ordinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 707 | 1000 | ChildOf | Primary |