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CWE-172 - Encoding Error

  • Abstraction:Class
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Draft
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26

Weakness Name

Encoding Error

Description

The product does not properly encode or decode the data, resulting in unexpected values.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses

CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')High

CWE-41Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence

CWE-707Improper Neutralization