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-MQQQ-5MMV-PF29
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 06:51 – Updated: 2022-05-01 06:51PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/armygame.php in SQuery 4.5 and earlier, as used in products such as Autonomous LAN party (ALP), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the libpath parameter. NOTE: this only occurs when register_globals is disabled.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2006-1610"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2006-04-04T10:04:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/armygame.php in SQuery 4.5 and earlier, as used in products such as Autonomous LAN party (ALP), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the libpath parameter. NOTE: this only occurs when register_globals is disabled.",
"id": "GHSA-mqqq-5mmv-pf29",
"modified": "2022-05-01T06:51:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T06:51:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-1610"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25605"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1629"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/19482"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/24400"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429611/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17434"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1204"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MQR8-57Q4-G3P3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-03 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 18:31A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Postgres Drivers component of iceScrum v7.54 Pro On-prem allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-60785"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-03T16:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Postgres Drivers component of iceScrum v7.54 Pro On-prem allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.",
"id": "GHSA-mqr8-57q4-g3p3",
"modified": "2025-11-04T18:31:47Z",
"published": "2025-11-03T18:31:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60785"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://zdaylabs.com/CVE-2025-60785.html"
}
],
"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-MQWP-74JM-R32P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:13 – Updated: 2025-04-09 04:06Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 3.0.2009.1301, does not properly handle a JBIG2 symbol dictionary segment with zero new symbols, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a dereference of an uninitialized memory location.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0191"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-03-10T20:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 3.0.2009.1301, does not properly handle a JBIG2 symbol dictionary segment with zero new symbols, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a dereference of an uninitialized memory location.",
"id": "GHSA-mqwp-74jm-r32p",
"modified": "2025-04-09T04:06:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:13:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0191"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49135"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34036"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-11"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#Processing"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501590/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021822"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MR4H-QF9J-F665
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-01 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-01 21:07A privileged Vault operator within the root namespace with write permission to {{sys/audit}} may obtain code execution on the underlying host if a plugin directory is set in Vault’s configuration. Fixed in Vault Community Edition 1.20.1 and Vault Enterprise 1.20.1, 1.19.7, 1.18.12, and 1.16.23.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/hashicorp/vault"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0.8.0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.20.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-6000"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-08-01T21:07:41Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-01T18:15:56Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A privileged Vault operator within the root namespace with write permission to {{sys/audit}} may obtain code execution on the underlying host if a plugin directory is set in Vault\u2019s configuration. Fixed in Vault Community Edition 1.20.1 and Vault Enterprise 1.20.1, 1.19.7, 1.18.12, and 1.16.23.",
"id": "GHSA-mr4h-qf9j-f665",
"modified": "2025-08-01T21:07:41Z",
"published": "2025-08-01T18:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6000"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2025-14-privileged-vault-operator-may-execute-code-on-the-underlying-host/76033"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/hashicorp/vault"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Hashicorp Vault has Code Execution Vulnerability via Plugin Configuration"
}
GHSA-MR79-HXW4-8VPF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-01 15:31 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:36A flaw was found in libinput. A local attacker who can place a specially crafted Lua bytecode file in certain system or user configuration directories can bypass security restrictions. This allows the attacker to run unauthorized code with the same permissions as the program using libinput, such as a graphical compositor. This could lead to the attacker monitoring keyboard input and sending that information to an external location.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-35093"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-01T14:16:57Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in libinput. A local attacker who can place a specially crafted Lua bytecode file in certain system or user configuration directories can bypass security restrictions. This allows the attacker to run unauthorized code with the same permissions as the program using libinput, such as a graphical compositor. This could lead to the attacker monitoring keyboard input and sending that information to an external location.",
"id": "GHSA-mr79-hxw4-8vpf",
"modified": "2026-06-30T03:36:06Z",
"published": "2026-04-01T15:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-35093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2453839"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libinput/libinput/-/work_items/1271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-35093.json"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MR8V-8755-W92H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 07:20 – Updated: 2022-05-01 07:20Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) ide parameter in (a) article.php; or the (2) pwfile parameter in (b) delete.php, (c) modify.php, (d) admin.php, or (e) modify_go.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2006-4666"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2006-09-09T00:04:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) ide parameter in (a) article.php; or the (2) pwfile parameter in (b) delete.php, (c) modify.php, (d) admin.php, or (e) modify_go.php.",
"id": "GHSA-mr8v-8755-w92h",
"modified": "2022-05-01T07:20:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T07:20:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-4666"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28813"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28892"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/21826"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1533"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1016813"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/28813"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445523/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19886"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3558"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MR9J-VGMQ-CXHQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-17 03:34 – Updated: 2025-07-17 03:34The Bears Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the bbackup_ajax_handle() function not having a capability check, nor validating user supplied input passed directly to call_user_func(). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server which can be leverage to inject backdoors or create new administrative user accounts to name a few things. On WordPress sites running the Alone theme versions 7.8.4 and older, this can be chained with CVE-2025-5394 to install the Bears Backup plugin and achieve the same impact.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-5396"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-17T02:15:27Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Bears Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the bbackup_ajax_handle() function not having a capability check, nor validating user supplied input passed directly to call_user_func(). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server which can be leverage to inject backdoors or create new administrative user accounts to name a few things. On WordPress sites running the Alone theme versions 7.8.4 and older, this can be chained with CVE-2025-5394 to install the Bears Backup plugin and achieve the same impact.",
"id": "GHSA-mr9j-vgmq-cxhq",
"modified": "2025-07-17T03:34:00Z",
"published": "2025-07-17T03:34:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5396"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/alone-charity-multipurpose-nonprofit-wordpress-theme/15019939"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/81b44abb-6d30-4930-b68b-9a04d93f5169?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-MR9W-CM2Q-46CM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:43 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:43Eval injection vulnerability in IMAdminSchedTask.asp in the administrative interface for Symantec IM Manager 8.4.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters to the ScheduleTask method.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-3719"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-02-02T01:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Eval injection vulnerability in IMAdminSchedTask.asp in the administrative interface for Symantec IM Manager 8.4.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters to the ScheduleTask method.",
"id": "GHSA-mr9w-cm2q-46cm",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:43:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:43:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3719"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/70755"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43143"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516103/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45946"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory\u0026pvid=security_advisory\u0026year=2011\u0026suid=20110131_00"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0259"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-037"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MRF8-4985-JRWM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-07 18:32 – Updated: 2025-07-08 18:31Insufficient security mechanisms for created containers in educoder challenges v1.0 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting crafted content into a container.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-45479"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-07T16:15:23Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Insufficient security mechanisms for created containers in educoder challenges v1.0 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting crafted content into a container.",
"id": "GHSA-mrf8-4985-jrwm",
"modified": "2025-07-08T18:31:22Z",
"published": "2025-07-07T18:32:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-45479"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/YX-hueimie/CVE-Issues/blob/main/CVE-2025-45479.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.educoder.net"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.educoder.net/shixuns/fb7qhjgz/challenges"
}
],
"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-MRMH-3HQH-PFW7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-16 14:37 – Updated: 2024-09-17 21:21A vulnerability has been found in composiohq composio up to 0.5.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Calculator of the file python/composio/tools/local/mathematical/actions/calculator.py. The manipulation leads to code injection. 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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"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "composio-core"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
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"last_affected": "0.5.6"
}
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8864"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-09-17T21:21:45Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-15T01:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in composiohq composio up to 0.5.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Calculator of the file python/composio/tools/local/mathematical/actions/calculator.py. The manipulation leads to code injection. 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-mrmh-3hqh-pfw7",
"modified": "2024-09-17T21:21:46Z",
"published": "2024-09-16T14:37:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8864"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/ComposioHQ/composio"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ComposioHQ/composio/blob/v0.5.6/python/composio/tools/local/mathematical/actions/calculator.py#L29"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site/Composio-s-Local-tools-Mathematical-has-a-code-injection-risk-in-composiohq-composio-ea0e89ee10fe4edfb9a8cfeed158c765?pvs=4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.277501"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.277501"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.403204"
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],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/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"
}
],
"summary": "Composio Code Injection Vulnerability"
}
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.