CWE-148—Improper Neutralization of Input Leaders

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-148
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Input Leaders

Description

The product does not properly handle when a leading character or sequence ("leader") is missing or malformed, or if multiple leaders are used when only one should be allowed.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity
Impact:: Unexpected State

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