CWE-164β€”Improper Neutralization of Internal Special Elements

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

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-164
Abstraction:
Variant
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Incomplete
Release Date:
2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Internal Special Elements

Description

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

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

Common Consequences

Scope:
Integrity
Impact:
Unexpected State

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