Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Allowed-with-Review

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

5383 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-J22P-R4R6-VMW5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-06 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-14 00:03
VLAI
Details

It is found that there is a command injection vulnerability in the setWiFiAdvancedCfg interface in TOTOlink A7100RU (v7.4cu.2313_b20191024) router, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands through a carefully constructed payload.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-28581"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-77"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-05-05T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "It is found that there is a command injection vulnerability in the setWiFiAdvancedCfg interface in TOTOlink A7100RU (v7.4cu.2313_b20191024) router, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands through a carefully constructed payload.",
  "id": "GHSA-j22p-r4r6-vmw5",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T00:03:29Z",
  "published": "2022-05-06T00:00:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28581"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/EPhaha/IOT_vuln/tree/main/TOTOLink/A7100RU/9"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J25W-8295-HC8C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:45
VLAI
Details

A command injection vulnerability in the component diag_backup.php of OPNsense before 23.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted backup configuration file.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-39001"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-77"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-09T19:15:14Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A command injection vulnerability in the component diag_backup.php of OPNsense before 23.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted backup configuration file.",
  "id": "GHSA-j25w-8295-hc8c",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T06:45:39Z",
  "published": "2023-08-09T21:30:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39001"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/opnsense/core/commit/e800097d0c287bb665f0751a98a67c75ef7b45e5"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2023/08/opnsense.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J269-5P85-WXPQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-13 03:30 – Updated: 2025-02-13 18:32
VLAI
Details

An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to execute commands via a network.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.5.2645 build 20240116 and later QuTS hero h5.1.5.2647 build 20240118 and later QuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-47218"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-77"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-02-13T03:15:07Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An OS command injection vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow users to execute commands via a network.\n\nWe have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions:\nQTS 5.1.5.2645 build 20240116 and later\nQuTS hero h5.1.5.2647 build 20240118 and later\nQuTScloud c5.1.5.2651 and later",
  "id": "GHSA-j269-5p85-wxpq",
  "modified": "2025-02-13T18:32:13Z",
  "published": "2024-02-13T03:30:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47218"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-57"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2024/02/13/cve-2023-47218-qnap-qts-and-quts-hero-unauthenticated-command-injection-fixed"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J29M-JFFX-JF53

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.10.0, 6.9.6 and 6.8.9. Aruba has released updates to ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-34612"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-08T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.10.0, 6.9.6 and 6.8.9. Aruba has released updates to ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-j29m-jffx-jf53",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:53Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:07:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34612"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-012.txt"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J2F8-96FC-682M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-09 00:30 – Updated: 2025-11-09 00:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability was determined in Sangfor Operation and Maintenance Security Management System 3.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /fort/portal_login of the component Frontend. This manipulation of the argument loginUrl causes command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 3.0.11 and 3.0.12 is recommended to address this issue. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-12916"
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      "CWE-74",
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    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-09T00:15:40Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability was determined in Sangfor Operation and Maintenance Security Management System 3.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /fort/portal_login of the component Frontend. This manipulation of the argument loginUrl causes command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 3.0.11 and 3.0.12 is recommended to address this issue. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.",
  "id": "GHSA-j2f8-96fc-682m",
  "modified": "2025-11-09T00:30:26Z",
  "published": "2025-11-09T00:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12916"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://h4cker.zip/post/fe0ada"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.331634"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.331634"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.678377"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J2HM-6346-J7HX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-13 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-13 21:31
VLAI
Details

A command injection vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-882 Router firmware DIR882A1_FW102B02 within the prog.cgi and rc binaries. The sub_4438A4 function in prog.cgi stores user-supplied DDNS parameters (ServerAddress and Hostname) in NVRAM via nvram_safe_set. These values are later retrieved in the start_DDNS_ipv4 function of rc using nvram_safe_get and concatenated into DDNS shell commands executed via twsystem() without proper sanitization. Partial string comparison is performed but is insufficient to prevent command injection. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device through specially crafted HTTP requests to the router's web interface.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-60697"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-13T18:15:53Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A command injection vulnerability exists in the D-Link DIR-882 Router firmware DIR882A1_FW102B02 within the `prog.cgi` and `rc` binaries. The `sub_4438A4` function in `prog.cgi` stores user-supplied DDNS parameters (`ServerAddress` and `Hostname`) in NVRAM via `nvram_safe_set`. These values are later retrieved in the `start_DDNS_ipv4` function of `rc` using `nvram_safe_get` and concatenated into DDNS shell commands executed via `twsystem()` without proper sanitization. Partial string comparison is performed but is insufficient to prevent command injection. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device through specially crafted HTTP requests to the router\u0027s web interface.",
  "id": "GHSA-j2hm-6346-j7hx",
  "modified": "2025-11-13T21:31:18Z",
  "published": "2025-11-13T18:31:05Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60697"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/yifan20020708/SGTaint-0-day/blob/main/DLink/DLink-DIR-882/4.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/yifan20020708/SGTaint-0-day/blob/main/DLink/DLink-DIR-882/CVE-2025-60697.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dlink.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J2HR-CH2H-5XRW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-27 00:01 – Updated: 2022-01-07 00:01
VLAI
Details

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7850 before 1.0.5.74, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000 before 1.0.4.74, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-45544"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-77"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-26T01:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7850 before 1.0.5.74, R7900P before 1.4.2.84, R7960P before 1.4.2.84, R8000 before 1.0.4.74, R8000P before 1.4.2.84, RAX200 before 1.0.4.120, RAX75 before 1.0.4.120, RAX80 before 1.0.4.120, RBK852 before 3.2.17.12, RBR850 before 3.2.17.12, and RBS850 before 3.2.17.12.",
  "id": "GHSA-j2hr-ch2h-5xrw",
  "modified": "2022-01-07T00:01:19Z",
  "published": "2021-12-27T00:01:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45544"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000064518/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0556"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-J2HW-H5PX-95RV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:46 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:43
VLAI
Details

A Command Injection vulnerability exists in the web-based GUI of the 1st Gen PelcoSarix Enhanced Camera that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-7825"
  ],
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      "CWE-77"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-05-22T20:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A Command Injection vulnerability exists in the web-based GUI of the 1st Gen PelcoSarix Enhanced Camera that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.",
  "id": "GHSA-j2hw-h5px-95rv",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T00:43:22Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:46:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7825"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-045-03"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J2J2-G57M-GQ9P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-09 06:30 – Updated: 2024-12-09 06:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability was found in WeiYe-Jing datax-web 2.1.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /api/job/add/. The manipulation of the argument glueSource leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-12358"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-77",
      "CWE-78"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-09T05:15:07Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability was found in WeiYe-Jing datax-web 2.1.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /api/job/add/. The manipulation of the argument glueSource leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
  "id": "GHSA-j2j2-g57m-gq9p",
  "modified": "2024-12-09T06:30:56Z",
  "published": "2024-12-09T06:30:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12358"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/jxp98/VulResearch/blob/main/2024/12/1.Datax-Web%20-%20Remote%20Code%20Execution.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.287277"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.287277"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.457865"
    }
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
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      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J2PV-V7WM-5HCJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-08 00:01 – Updated: 2021-12-09 00:01
VLAI
Details

A command Injection vulnerability exists in Ivanti Avalanche before 6.3.3 allows an attacker with access to the Inforail Service to perform arbitrary command execution.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42132"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-77"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-07T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A command Injection vulnerability exists in Ivanti Avalanche before 6.3.3 allows an attacker with access to the Inforail Service to perform arbitrary command execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-j2pv-v7wm-5hcj",
  "modified": "2021-12-09T00:01:42Z",
  "published": "2021-12-08T00:01:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42132"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Alert-CVE-s-Addressed-in-Avalanche-6-3-3"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design

If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.

Mitigation
Implementation

If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.

Mitigation MIT-5
Implementation

Strategy: Input Validation

  • Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
  • When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
  • Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
Mitigation
Operation

Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.

Mitigation
System Configuration

Assign permissions that prevent the user from accessing/opening privileged files.

CAPEC-136: LDAP Injection

An attacker manipulates or crafts an LDAP query for the purpose of undermining the security of the target. Some applications use user input to create LDAP queries that are processed by an LDAP server. For example, a user might provide their username during authentication and the username might be inserted in an LDAP query during the authentication process. An attacker could use this input to inject additional commands into an LDAP query that could disclose sensitive information. For example, entering a * in the aforementioned query might return information about all users on the system. This attack is very similar to an SQL injection attack in that it manipulates a query to gather additional information or coerce a particular return value.

CAPEC-15: Command Delimiters

An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities that allows an attacker's commands to be concatenated onto a legitimate command with the intent of targeting other resources such as the file system or database. The system that uses a filter or denylist input validation, as opposed to allowlist validation is vulnerable to an attacker who predicts delimiters (or combinations of delimiters) not present in the filter or denylist. As with other injection attacks, the attacker uses the command delimiter payload as an entry point to tunnel through the application and activate additional attacks through SQL queries, shell commands, network scanning, and so on.

CAPEC-183: IMAP/SMTP Command Injection

An adversary exploits weaknesses in input validation on web-mail servers to execute commands on the IMAP/SMTP server. Web-mail servers often sit between the Internet and the IMAP or SMTP mail server. User requests are received by the web-mail servers which then query the back-end mail server for the requested information and return this response to the user. In an IMAP/SMTP command injection attack, mail-server commands are embedded in parts of the request sent to the web-mail server. If the web-mail server fails to adequately sanitize these requests, these commands are then sent to the back-end mail server when it is queried by the web-mail server, where the commands are then executed. This attack can be especially dangerous since administrators may assume that the back-end server is protected against direct Internet access and therefore may not secure it adequately against the execution of malicious commands.

CAPEC-248: Command Injection

An adversary looking to execute a command of their choosing, injects new items into an existing command thus modifying interpretation away from what was intended. Commands in this context are often standalone strings that are interpreted by a downstream component and cause specific responses. This type of attack is possible when untrusted values are used to build these command strings. Weaknesses in input validation or command construction can enable the attack and lead to successful exploitation.

CAPEC-40: Manipulating Writeable Terminal Devices

This attack exploits terminal devices that allow themselves to be written to by other users. The attacker sends command strings to the target terminal device hoping that the target user will hit enter and thereby execute the malicious command with their privileges. The attacker can send the results (such as copying /etc/passwd) to a known directory and collect once the attack has succeeded.

CAPEC-43: Exploiting Multiple Input Interpretation Layers

An attacker supplies the target software with input data that contains sequences of special characters designed to bypass input validation logic. This exploit relies on the target making multiples passes over the input data and processing a "layer" of special characters with each pass. In this manner, the attacker can disguise input that would otherwise be rejected as invalid by concealing it with layers of special/escape characters that are stripped off by subsequent processing steps. The goal is to first discover cases where the input validation layer executes before one or more parsing layers. That is, user input may go through the following logic in an application: <parser1> --> <input validator> --> <parser2>. In such cases, the attacker will need to provide input that will pass through the input validator, but after passing through parser2, will be converted into something that the input validator was supposed to stop.

CAPEC-75: Manipulating Writeable Configuration Files

Generally these are manually edited files that are not in the preview of the system administrators, any ability on the attackers' behalf to modify these files, for example in a CVS repository, gives unauthorized access directly to the application, the same as authorized users.

CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls

An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.