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.
8301 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-G677-C5V4-98QX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:49 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:49Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.332 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380, Adobe AIR SDK before 3.9.0.1380, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.9.0.1380 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-5332"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-12-11T15:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.332 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380, Adobe AIR SDK before 3.9.0.1380, and Adobe AIR SDK \u0026 Compiler before 3.9.0.1380 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-g677-c5v4-98qx",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:49:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:49:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5332"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb13-28.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00008.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00075.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00084.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1818.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G67H-7M25-7MMV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-17 18:31 – Updated: 2025-04-17 21:31An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the function 0x41dda8
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-29039"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-17T17:15:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the function 0x41dda8",
"id": "GHSA-g67h-7m25-7mmv",
"modified": "2025-04-17T21:31:03Z",
"published": "2025-04-17T18:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-29039"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/xyqer1/734fd1d93e4c08cea55dcb1e8b189a2b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/xyqer1/Dlink-dir-823x-set_ntp-year-CommandInjection"
},
{
"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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G68M-7Q78-XJW3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-25 03:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.2. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode'); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8481"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-25T03:15:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.2. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter(\u0027comment_text\u0027, \u0027do_shortcode\u0027); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.",
"id": "GHSA-g68m-7q78-xjw3",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:37Z",
"published": "2024-09-25T03:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8481"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-special-textboxes/trunk/stb-class.php#L36"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3166470"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/tags/6.2.2/wp-special-textboxes/trunk/stb-class.php#L36"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/15b2a08f-2122-4eaf-ab46-1945cf6a68ca?source=cve"
}
],
"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-G68P-4RWP-6C7C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:15 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:15Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly handle function pointers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Memory Access Vulnerability."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-1855"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-06-12T22:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly handle function pointers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka \".NET Framework Memory Access Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-g68p-4rwp-6c7c",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:15:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:15:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1855"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-038"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14717"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G6FV-7P3Q-J4FC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-01 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-01 15:30A flaw has been found in MaxSite CMS up to 109.1. This impacts the function eval of the file application/maxsite/admin/plugins/editor_markitup/preview-ajax.php of the component MarkItUp Preview AJAX Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 109.2 will fix this issue. This patch is called 08937a3c5d672a242d68f53e9fccf8a748820ef3. You should upgrade the affected component. The code maintainer was informed beforehand about the issues. He reacted very fast and highly professional.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3395"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-74",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-01T14:16:05Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw has been found in MaxSite CMS up to 109.1. This impacts the function eval of the file application/maxsite/admin/plugins/editor_markitup/preview-ajax.php of the component MarkItUp Preview AJAX Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 109.2 will fix this issue. This patch is called 08937a3c5d672a242d68f53e9fccf8a748820ef3. You should upgrade the affected component. The code maintainer was informed beforehand about the issues. He reacted very fast and highly professional.",
"id": "GHSA-g6fv-7p3q-j4fc",
"modified": "2026-03-01T15:30:27Z",
"published": "2026-03-01T15:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3395"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/maxsite/cms/commit/08937a3c5d672a242d68f53e9fccf8a748820ef3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/maxsite/cms"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.348281"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.348281"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.762169"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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-G6JQ-6GH8-6W33
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:36 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:36PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in CaupoShop Pro 2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the action parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-5784"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-11-01T16:46:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in CaupoShop Pro 2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the action parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-g6jq-6gh8-6w33",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:36:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:36:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5784"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38122"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26239"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3643"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G6PH-9XFV-87C2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-30 21:30 – Updated: 2025-07-01 03:30A flaw was found in the EDA component of the Ansible Automation Platform, where user-supplied Git branch or refspec values are evaluated as Jinja2 templates. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to inject expressions that execute commands or access sensitive files on the EDA worker. In OpenShift, it can lead to service account token theft.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-49521"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-30T21:15:31Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in the EDA component of the Ansible Automation Platform, where user-supplied Git branch or refspec values are evaluated as Jinja2 templates. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to inject expressions that execute commands or access sensitive files on the EDA worker. In OpenShift, it can lead to service account token theft.",
"id": "GHSA-g6ph-9xfv-87c2",
"modified": "2025-07-01T03:30:33Z",
"published": "2025-06-30T21:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:9986"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-49521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2370817"
}
],
"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-G6Q5-F5P2-C8VP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-20 00:30 – Updated: 2024-01-20 00:30A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ???? mldong 1.0. This issue affects the function ExpressionEngine of the file com/mldong/modules/wf/engine/model/DecisionModel.java. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-251561 was assigned to this vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-0738"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-19T22:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ???? mldong 1.0. This issue affects the function ExpressionEngine of the file com/mldong/modules/wf/engine/model/DecisionModel.java. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-251561 was assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-g6q5-f5p2-c8vp",
"modified": "2024-01-20T00:30:27Z",
"published": "2024-01-20T00:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0738"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/biantaibao/mldong_RCE/blob/main/RCE.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251561"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.251561"
}
],
"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-G6V3-V698-J2CR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-08 00:01 – Updated: 2022-03-31 00:01A remote file inclusion vulnerability in the ArcGIS Server help documentation may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject attacker supplied html into a page.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-29113"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-829",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-07T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A remote file inclusion vulnerability in the ArcGIS Server help documentation may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject attacker supplied html into a page.",
"id": "GHSA-g6v3-v698-j2cr",
"modified": "2022-03-31T00:01:04Z",
"published": "2021-12-08T00:01:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29113"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/arcgis-server-security-2021-update-2-patch-is-now-available"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G6V3-WV4J-X9HG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 22:29 – Updated: 2026-05-08 20:41A server-side information disclosure vulnerability was identified in the INI settings parser. PHP's parse_ini_string() function supports ${} syntax for environment variable interpolation. Attackers with Editor access could inject ${APP_KEY}, ${DB_PASSWORD}, or similar patterns into CMS page settings fields, causing sensitive environment variables to be resolved and stored in the template. These values were then returned to the attacker when the page was reopened.
Impact
- Exfiltration of sensitive environment variables (APP_KEY, DB credentials, AWS keys, etc.)
- Could enable further attacks: database access, cookie forgery, AWS resource access
- Requires authenticated backend access with Editor permissions
- Only relevant when
cms.safe_modeis enabled (otherwise direct PHP injection is already possible)
Patches
The vulnerability has been patched in v3.7.14 and v4.1.10. All users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest patched version.
Workarounds
If upgrading immediately is not possible: - Restrict Editor tool access to fully trusted administrators only - Ensure database and cloud service credentials are not accessible from the web server's network
References
- Reported by Pentest-Tools.com
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"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 4.1.9"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "october/rain"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "4.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "4.1.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 3.7.13"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "october/rain"
},
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.7.14"
}
],
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-25125"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-200",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-14T22:29:41Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-14T21:16:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A server-side information disclosure vulnerability was identified in the INI settings parser. PHP\u0027s `parse_ini_string()` function supports `${}` syntax for environment variable interpolation. Attackers with Editor access could inject `${APP_KEY}`, `${DB_PASSWORD}`, or similar patterns into CMS page settings fields, causing sensitive environment variables to be resolved and stored in the template. These values were then returned to the attacker when the page was reopened.\n\n### Impact\n- Exfiltration of sensitive environment variables (APP_KEY, DB credentials, AWS keys, etc.)\n- Could enable further attacks: database access, cookie forgery, AWS resource access\n- Requires authenticated backend access with Editor permissions\n- Only relevant when `cms.safe_mode` is enabled (otherwise direct PHP injection is already possible)\n\n### Patches\nThe vulnerability has been patched in v3.7.14 and v4.1.10. All users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest patched version.\n\n### Workarounds\nIf upgrading immediately is not possible:\n- Restrict Editor tool access to fully trusted administrators only\n- Ensure database and cloud service credentials are not accessible from the web server\u0027s network\n\n### References\n- Reported by Pentest-Tools.com",
"id": "GHSA-g6v3-wv4j-x9hg",
"modified": "2026-05-08T20:41:58Z",
"published": "2026-04-14T22:29:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-g6v3-wv4j-x9hg"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25125"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "October Rain has Environment Variable Exfiltration via INI Parser Interpolation"
}
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.