CWE-173 - Improper Handling of Alternate Encoding
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Improper Handling of Alternate Encoding
Description
The product does not properly handle when an input uses an alternate encoding that is valid for the control sphere to which the input is being sent.
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism