CWE-173—Improper Handling of Alternate Encoding

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-173
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

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

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