CWE-156 - Improper Neutralization of Whitespace
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Improper Neutralization of Whitespace
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as whitespace when they are sent to a downstream component.
This can include space, tab, etc.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State