CWE-160
Overview
- CWE ID
- 160
- CWE Name
- Improper Neutralization of Leading Special Elements
- CWE Abstraction
- Variant
- CWE structure
- Simple
- CWE Status
- Incomplete
Description
The software receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes leading special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.
Extended Description
As data is parsed, improperly handled leading special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.
Related CWEs
| CWE ID | View ID | Nature | Ordinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 1000 | ChildOf | Primary |