CWE-177—Improper Handling of URL Encoding (Hex Encoding)

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-177
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Handling of URL Encoding (Hex Encoding)

Description

The product does not properly handle when all or part of an input has been URL encoded.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity
Impact:: Unexpected State

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