CWE-84—Improper Neutralization of Encoded URI Schemes in a Web Page

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-84
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Encoded URI Schemes in a Web Page

Description

The web application improperly neutralizes user-controlled input for executable script disguised with URI encodings.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity
Impact:: Unexpected State

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