CWE-167 - Improper Handling of Additional Special Element
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2025-12-11
Weakness Name
Improper Handling of Additional Special Element
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not handle or incorrectly handles when an additional unexpected special element is provided.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State