Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Allowed-with-Review

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

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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.

8305 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-P32F-9XM9-5FJR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-15 15:31 – Updated: 2026-06-15 15:31
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Edgar Rojas WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder allows Remote Code Inclusion.

This issue affects WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder: from n/a through 2.0.8.

Severity
10.0 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-52704"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-15T14:16:36Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Edgar Rojas WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder allows Remote Code Inclusion.\n\nThis issue affects WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder: from n/a through 2.0.8.",
  "id": "GHSA-p32f-9xm9-5fjr",
  "modified": "2026-06-15T15:31:33Z",
  "published": "2026-06-15T15:31:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-52704"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/woo-pdf-invoice-builder/vulnerability/wordpress-woocommerce-pdf-invoice-builder-plugin-2-0-8-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P36V-WG2Q-Q2Q7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:33 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:33
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Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in Php-Stats 0.1.9.2 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by writing PHP sequences to the php-stats-options record in the _options table, which is used in an eval function call by (1) admin.php, (2) click.php, (3) download.php, and unspecified other files, as demonstrated by modifying _options through a backup restore action in admin.php.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-5453"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-10-14T18:17:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in Php-Stats 0.1.9.2 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by writing PHP sequences to the php-stats-options record in the _options table, which is used in an eval function call by (1) admin.php, (2) click.php, (3) download.php, and unspecified other files, as demonstrated by modifying _options through a backup restore action in admin.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-p36v-wg2q-q2q7",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T18:33:32Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:33:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5453"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4513"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/43480"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26022"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P3C2-JJ59-PGG6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:23 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:23
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Details

The Security Screen (core/securite/ecran_securite.php) before 1.1.8 for SPIP, as used in SPIP 3.0.x before 3.0.12, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP via the connect parameter.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-4557"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2013-11-18T02:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Security Screen (_core_/securite/ecran_securite.php) before 1.1.8 for SPIP, as used in SPIP 3.0.x before 3.0.12, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP via the connect parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-p3c2-jj59-pgg6",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T03:23:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T03:23:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4557"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2794"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/55551"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/10/4"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029317"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.spip.net/fr_article5646.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.spip.net/fr_article5648.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://zone.spip.org/trac/spip-zone/changeset/75105/_core_/securite/ecran_securite.php"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P3FJ-JHX6-26MR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-16 06:30 – Updated: 2024-01-16 06:30
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This High severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was introduced in version 7.13.0 of Confluence Data Center and Server.

Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 8.6 and a CVSS Vector of CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N allows an unauthenticated attacker to expose assets in your environment susceptible to exploitation which has high impact to confidentiality, no impact to integrity, no impact to availability, and does not require user interaction.

Atlassian recommends that Confluence Data Center and Server customers upgrade to latest version, if you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions:

  • Confluence Data Center and Server 7.19: Upgrade to a release 7.19.18, or any higher 7.19.x release
  • Confluence Data Center and Server 8.5: Upgrade to a release 8.5.5 or any higher 8.5.x release
  • Confluence Data Center and Server 8.7: Upgrade to a release 8.7.2 or any higher release

See the release notes (https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-release-notes-327.html ). You can download the latest version of Confluence Data Center and Server from the download center (https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/download-archives ).

Severity
8.6 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-21674"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-16T05:15:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "This High severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was introduced in version 7.13.0 of Confluence Data Center and Server.\n\nRemote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, with a CVSS Score of 8.6 and a CVSS Vector of CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N allows an unauthenticated attacker to expose assets in your environment susceptible to exploitation which has high impact to confidentiality, no impact to integrity, no impact to availability, and does not require user interaction.\n\nAtlassian recommends that Confluence Data Center and Server customers upgrade to latest version, if you are unable to do so, upgrade your instance to one of the specified supported fixed versions:\n\n* Confluence Data Center and Server 7.19: Upgrade to a release 7.19.18, or any higher 7.19.x release\n* Confluence Data Center and Server 8.5: Upgrade to a release 8.5.5 or any higher 8.5.x release\n* Confluence Data Center and Server 8.7: Upgrade to a release 8.7.2 or any higher release\n\nSee the release notes (https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-release-notes-327.html ). You can download the latest version of Confluence Data Center and Server from the download center (https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/download-archives ).",
  "id": "GHSA-p3fj-jhx6-26mr",
  "modified": "2024-01-16T06:30:31Z",
  "published": "2024-01-16T06:30:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21674"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://confluence.atlassian.com/security/security-bulletin-january-16-2024-1333335615.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-94066"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P3GC-6JPC-Q893

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-05 06:30 – Updated: 2026-03-06 21:30
VLAI
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Marketing Fire Widget Options widget-options allows Code Injection.This issue affects Widget Options: from n/a through <= 4.1.3.

Severity
9.0 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-27984"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-05T06:16:30Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Marketing Fire Widget Options widget-options allows Code Injection.This issue affects Widget Options: from n/a through \u003c= 4.1.3.",
  "id": "GHSA-p3gc-6jpc-q893",
  "modified": "2026-03-06T21:30:36Z",
  "published": "2026-03-05T06:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27984"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/widget-options/vulnerability/wordpress-widget-options-plugin-4-1-3-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P3J9-R399-QWR2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-05 18:30
VLAI
Details

Code Injection using Electron Fuses in waveterm on MacOS allows TCC Bypass. This issue affects waveterm: 0.12.2.

Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
6.9 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-12843"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-12T16:15:42Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Code Injection using Electron Fuses in waveterm on MacOS allows TCC Bypass.\nThis issue affects waveterm: 0.12.2.",
  "id": "GHSA-p3j9-r399-qwr2",
  "modified": "2026-01-05T18:30:21Z",
  "published": "2025-12-12T18:30:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12843"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/minutos"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/wavetermdev/waveterm"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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-P3MW-8HP9-7FR6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 06:45 – Updated: 2022-05-01 06:45
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config/config_inc.php in iGENUS Webmail 2.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via the SG_HOME parameter.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2006-1031"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2006-03-07T11:02:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "config/config_inc.php in iGENUS Webmail 2.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via the SG_HOME parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-p3mw-8hp9-7fr6",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T06:45:28Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T06:45:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-1031"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24935"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://retrogod.altervista.org/igenus_202_xpl_pl.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/19036"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.osvdb.org/23530"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16829"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0753"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P3PP-R8W3-M3F7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-07 12:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:33
VLAI
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Smackcoders WP Ultimate Exporter allows PHP Remote File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Ultimate Exporter: from n/a through 2.9.1.

Severity
9.1 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-56278"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-07T11:15:09Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Smackcoders WP Ultimate Exporter allows PHP Remote File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Ultimate Exporter: from n/a through 2.9.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-p3pp-r8w3-m3f7",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T18:33:01Z",
  "published": "2025-01-07T12:31:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56278"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-ultimate-exporter/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-ultimate-exporter-plugin-2-9-1-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P3V2-VXQ8-X73M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:30 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:32
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** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/plugin/block.t.php in Peter Schmidt phpmyProfiler 0.9.6b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pmp_rel_path parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE because the applicable require_once is in a function that is not called on a direct request.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-5114"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-09-26T23:17:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "** DISPUTED **  PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/plugin/block.t.php in Peter Schmidt phpmyProfiler 0.9.6b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pmp_rel_path parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE because the applicable require_once is in a function that is not called on a direct request.",
  "id": "GHSA-p3v2-vxq8-x73m",
  "modified": "2024-03-21T03:32:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:30:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5114"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://arfis.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/rfi-02-phpmyprofiler"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/38579"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P3V8-5QC4-7P8R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-16 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-16 18:30
VLAI
Details

An attacker is able to gain remote code execution on a server hosting the H2O dashboard through it's POJO model import feature.

Severity
10.0 (Critical)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-6016"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-11-16T16:15:34Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An attacker is able to gain remote code execution on a server hosting the H2O dashboard through it\u0027s POJO model import feature.",
  "id": "GHSA-p3v8-5qc4-7p8r",
  "modified": "2023-11-16T18:30:31Z",
  "published": "2023-11-16T18:30:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6016"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/83dd17ec-053e-453c-befb-7d6736bf1836"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}
Mitigation
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Refactoring

Refactor your program so that you do not have to dynamically generate code.

Mitigation
Architecture and Design
  • 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
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.
  • 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
Testing

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
Operation

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
Operation

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
Implementation

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.

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