CWE-163—Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements

Description

The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes multiple trailing special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.

As data is parsed, improperly handled multiple trailing special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Integrity

Impact:

Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-162Improper Neutralization of Trailing Special Elements