CWE-473 - PHP External Variable Modification
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
PHP External Variable Modification
Description
A PHP application does not properly protect against the modification of variables from external sources, such as query parameters or cookies. This can expose the application to numerous weaknesses that would not exist otherwise.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Modify Application Data
