CWE-94
Allowed-with-ReviewImproper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
8350 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-C7WQ-5768-48MP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:00 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31vBulletin 5.x through 5.5.4 allows remote command execution via the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widget_php routestring request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-16759"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-24T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "vBulletin 5.x through 5.5.4 allows remote command execution via the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widget_php routestring request.",
"id": "GHSA-c7wq-5768-48mp",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:00:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16759"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/09/public-exploit-code-spawns-mass-attacks-against-high-severity-vbulletin-bug"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/31"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-16759"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/09/24/vbulletin_vbug_zeroday"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154623/vBulletin-5.x-0-Day-Pre-Auth-Remote-Command-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154648/vBulletin-5.x-Pre-Auth-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155633/vBulletin-5.5.4-Remote-Command-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158829/vBulletin-5.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158830/vBulletin-5.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158866/vBulletin-5.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/5"
}
],
"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-C822-GWGJ-VJGR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-23 21:30 – Updated: 2025-12-23 21:30Hugging Face Transformers HuBERT convert_config Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hugging Face Transformers. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must convert a malicious checkpoint.
The specific flaw exists within the convert_config function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-28253.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-14928"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-23T21:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Hugging Face Transformers HuBERT convert_config Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hugging Face Transformers. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must convert a malicious checkpoint.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the convert_config function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-28253.",
"id": "GHSA-c822-gwgj-vjgr",
"modified": "2025-12-23T21:30:29Z",
"published": "2025-12-23T21:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14928"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1146"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C824-5258-VGGV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-26 06:32 – Updated: 2025-04-26 06:32The Xpro Elementor Addons - Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 via the custom PHP widget. This is due to their only being client side controls when determining who can access the widget. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-13808"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-26T05:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Xpro Elementor Addons - Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 via the custom PHP widget. This is due to their only being client side controls when determining who can access the widget. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.",
"id": "GHSA-c824-5258-vggv",
"modified": "2025-04-26T06:32:45Z",
"published": "2025-04-26T06:32:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13808"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://elementor.wpxpro.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0833e55f-22aa-44c9-aff6-1f3b74016e4c?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C824-88PX-3J6V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-12 18:30Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft Data Formulator allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-41094"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-12T18:17:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper control of generation of code (\u0027code injection\u0027) in Microsoft Data Formulator allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.",
"id": "GHSA-c824-88px-3j6v",
"modified": "2026-05-12T18:30:46Z",
"published": "2026-05-12T18:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41094"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41094"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C83G-2V28-2JP8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-20 21:31 – Updated: 2024-09-23 18:30SeaCMS 13.2 has a remote code execution vulnerability located in the file sql.class.chp. Although the system has a check function, the check function is not executed during execution, allowing remote code execution by writing to the file through the MySQL slow query method.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-46640"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-20T21:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "SeaCMS 13.2 has a remote code execution vulnerability located in the file sql.class.chp. Although the system has a check function, the check function is not executed during execution, allowing remote code execution by writing to the file through the MySQL slow query method.",
"id": "GHSA-c83g-2v28-2jp8",
"modified": "2024-09-23T18:30:34Z",
"published": "2024-09-20T21:31:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46640"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitee.com/zheng_botong/CVE-2024-46640"
}
],
"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-C842-XFXP-HC73
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 06:30 – Updated: 2024-07-09 06:30The Product Table by WBW plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.1 via the 'saveCustomTitle' function. This is due to missing authorization and lack of sanitization of appended data in the languages/customTitle.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6365"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T04:15:15Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Product Table by WBW plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.1 via the \u0027saveCustomTitle\u0027 function. This is due to missing authorization and lack of sanitization of appended data in the languages/customTitle.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.",
"id": "GHSA-c842-xfxp-hc73",
"modified": "2024-07-09T06:30:39Z",
"published": "2024-07-09T06:30:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6365"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woo-product-tables/trunk/languages/customTitle.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woo-product-tables/trunk/modules/wootablepress/models/wootablepress.php#L7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3113335"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ba84711f-bdbe-46d3-a9a3-cc2b1dcefd1a?source=cve"
}
],
"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-C85F-PCX6-2GHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-12 15:33 – Updated: 2024-09-16 22:33An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 23.10.5.0 up to 24.7.4.1 of the MindsDB platform, when the Microsoft SharePoint integration is installed on the server. For databases created with the SharePoint engine, an ‘INSERT’ query can be used for list creation. If such a query is specially crafted to contain Python code and is run against the database, the code will be passed to an eval function and executed on the server.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "mindsdb"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "23.10.5.0"
},
{
"fixed": "24.7.4.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-45849"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94",
"CWE-95"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-09-12T17:03:55Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-12T13:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 23.10.5.0 up to 24.7.4.1 of the MindsDB platform, when the Microsoft SharePoint integration is installed on the server. For databases created with the SharePoint engine, an \u2018INSERT\u2019 query can be used for list creation. If such a query is specially crafted to contain Python code and is run against the database, the code will be passed to an eval function and executed on the server.",
"id": "GHSA-c85f-pcx6-2ghm",
"modified": "2024-09-16T22:33:01Z",
"published": "2024-09-12T15:33:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45849"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb/commit/11a4db792ad36cf704f7307c7602128b17752c80"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mindsdb/PYSEC-2024-79.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2024-09-mindsdb"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "MindsDB Eval Injection vulnerability"
}
GHSA-C85G-5883-VJJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-20 12:32 – Updated: 2025-03-20 12:32In binary-husky/gpt_academic version <= 3.83, the plugin CodeInterpreter is vulnerable to code injection caused by prompt injection. The root cause is the execution of user-provided prompts that generate untrusted code without a sandbox, allowing the execution of parts of the LLM-generated code. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the application backend server, potentially gaining full control of the server.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-10950"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-20T10:15:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In binary-husky/gpt_academic version \u003c= 3.83, the plugin `CodeInterpreter` is vulnerable to code injection caused by prompt injection. The root cause is the execution of user-provided prompts that generate untrusted code without a sandbox, allowing the execution of parts of the LLM-generated code. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the application backend server, potentially gaining full control of the server.",
"id": "GHSA-c85g-5883-vjj7",
"modified": "2025-03-20T12:32:41Z",
"published": "2025-03-20T12:32:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10950"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/9abb1617-0c1d-42c7-a647-d9d2b39c6866"
}
],
"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-C86G-PWGJ-7QQ3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-08 09:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, Arbitrary File Read, and Arbitrary File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15 via the 'wfu_file_downloader.php' file. This is due to lack of proper sanitization of the 'source' parameter and allowing a user-defined directory path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-11613"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-08T07:15:26Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, Arbitrary File Read, and Arbitrary File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15 via the \u0027wfu_file_downloader.php\u0027 file. This is due to lack of proper sanitization of the \u0027source\u0027 parameter and allowing a user-defined directory path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.",
"id": "GHSA-c86g-pwgj-7qq3",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:47Z",
"published": "2025-01-08T09:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11613"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://abrahack.com/posts/wp-file-upload-rce-part2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-file-upload/trunk/wfu_file_downloader.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3217005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/31052fe6-a0ae-4502-b2d2-dbc3b3bf672f?source=cve"
}
],
"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-C86H-F64G-3994
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-07 09:30 – Updated: 2024-09-07 09:30A vulnerability was found in lmxcms up to 1.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formatData of the file /admin.php?m=Acquisi&a=testcj&lid=1 of the component SQL Command Execution Module. The manipulation of the argument data leads to code injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8523"
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"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-07T09:15:02Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in lmxcms up to 1.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formatData of the file /admin.php?m=Acquisi\u0026a=testcj\u0026lid=1 of the component SQL Command Execution Module. The manipulation of the argument data leads to code injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-c86h-f64g-3994",
"modified": "2024-09-07T09:30:32Z",
"published": "2024-09-07T09:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8523"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/gaorenyusi/gaorenyusi/blob/main/lmx.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276728"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.276728"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.399916"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/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"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Strategy: Refactoring
Refactor your program so that you do not have to dynamically generate code.
Mitigation
- Run your code in a "jail" or similar sandbox environment that enforces strict boundaries between the process and the operating system. This may effectively restrict which code can be executed by your product.
- Examples include the Unix chroot jail and AppArmor. In general, managed code may provide some protection.
- This may not be a feasible solution, and it only limits the impact to the operating system; the rest of your application may still be subject to compromise.
- Be careful to avoid CWE-243 and other weaknesses related to jails.
Mitigation MIT-5
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.
- To reduce the likelihood of code injection, use stringent allowlists that limit which constructs are allowed. If you are dynamically constructing code that invokes a function, then verifying that the input is alphanumeric might be insufficient. An attacker might still be able to reference a dangerous function that you did not intend to allow, such as system(), exec(), or exit().
Mitigation
Use dynamic tools and techniques that interact with the product using large test suites with many diverse inputs, such as fuzz testing (fuzzing), robustness testing, and fault injection. The product's operation may slow down, but it should not become unstable, crash, or generate incorrect results.
Mitigation MIT-32
Strategy: Compilation or Build Hardening
Run the code in an environment that performs automatic taint propagation and prevents any command execution that uses tainted variables, such as Perl's "-T" switch. This will force the program to perform validation steps that remove the taint, although you must be careful to correctly validate your inputs so that you do not accidentally mark dangerous inputs as untainted (see CWE-183 and CWE-184).
Mitigation MIT-32
Strategy: Environment Hardening
Run the code in an environment that performs automatic taint propagation and prevents any command execution that uses tainted variables, such as Perl's "-T" switch. This will force the program to perform validation steps that remove the taint, although you must be careful to correctly validate your inputs so that you do not accidentally mark dangerous inputs as untainted (see CWE-183 and CWE-184).
Mitigation
For Python programs, it is frequently encouraged to use the ast.literal_eval() function instead of eval, since it is intentionally designed to avoid executing code. However, an adversary could still cause excessive memory or stack consumption via deeply nested structures [REF-1372], so the python documentation discourages use of ast.literal_eval() on untrusted data [REF-1373].
CAPEC-242: Code Injection
An adversary exploits a weakness in input validation on the target to inject new code into that which is currently executing. This differs from code inclusion in that code inclusion involves the addition or replacement of a reference to a code file, which is subsequently loaded by the target and used as part of the code of some application.
CAPEC-35: Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files. When the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high.
CAPEC-77: Manipulating User-Controlled Variables
This attack targets user controlled variables (DEBUG=1, PHP Globals, and So Forth). An adversary can override variables leveraging user-supplied, untrusted query variables directly used on the application server without any data sanitization. In extreme cases, the adversary can change variables controlling the business logic of the application. For instance, in languages like PHP, a number of poorly set default configurations may allow the user to override variables.