CWE-112 - Missing XML Validation
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Missing XML Validation
Description
The product accepts XML from an untrusted source but does not validate the XML against the proper schema.
Most successful attacks begin with a violation of the programmer's assumptions. By accepting an XML document without validating it against a DTD or XML schema, the programmer leaves a door open for attackers to provide unexpected, unreasonable, or malicious input.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State
Related Weaknesses
CWE-20Improper Input ValidationHigh
CWE-1286Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input