CWE-790—Improper Filtering of Special Elements

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released 2009-12-28 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-790
Abstraction:: Class
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2009-12-28
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Filtering of Special Elements

Description

The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not filter or incorrectly filters special elements before sending it to a downstream component.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity
Impact:: Unexpected State

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