CWE-141—Improper Neutralization of Parameter/Argument Delimiters

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-141
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Parameter/Argument Delimiters

Description

The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as parameter or argument delimiters when they are sent to a downstream component.

As data is parsed, an injected/absent/malformed delimiter may cause the process to take unexpected actions.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity
Impact:: Unexpected State

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