Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Allowed-with-Review

Improper 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.

8342 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-RJX4-8GXJ-W5GJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-13 12:31 – Updated: 2024-12-13 12:31
VLAI
Details

ComfyUI-Ace-Nodes is vulnerable to Code Injection. The ACE_ExpressionEval node contains an eval() in its entrypoint function that accepts arbitrary user-controlled data. A user can create a workflow that results in executing arbitrary code on the server.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-21577"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-13T12:15:19Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "ComfyUI-Ace-Nodes is vulnerable to Code Injection. The ACE_ExpressionEval node contains an eval() in its entrypoint function that accepts arbitrary user-controlled data. A user can create a workflow that results in executing arbitrary code on the server.",
  "id": "GHSA-rjx4-8gxj-w5gj",
  "modified": "2024-12-13T12:31:49Z",
  "published": "2024-12-13T12:31:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21577"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/hay86/ComfyUI_AceNodes/blob/5ba01db8a3b7afb8e4aecfaa48823ddeb132bbbb/nodes.py#L1193"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-RM36-68WG-F77P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:59 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:59
VLAI
Details

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in activities/workflow-activities.php in XRMS CRM 1.99.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the include_directory parameter.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-3399"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2008-07-31T16:41:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in activities/workflow-activities.php in XRMS CRM 1.99.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the include_directory parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm36-68wg-f77p",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T23:59:45Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T23:59:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3399"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43992"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6131"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4081"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494754/100/0/threaded"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RM3M-4PV5-384J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:50 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:50
VLAI
Details

The peerAddresses API in the Belkin WeMo Home Automation firmware before 3949 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-6948"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-02-22T21:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The peerAddresses API in the Belkin WeMo Home Automation firmware before 3949 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm3m-4pv5-384j",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T04:50:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T04:50:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6948"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/IOActive_Belkin-advisory-lite.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/656302"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RM5V-F378-QGP9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:55 – Updated: 2025-04-11 03:48
VLAI
Details

libraries/server_synchronize.lib.php in the Synchronize implementation in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1 does not properly quote regular expressions, which allows remote authenticated users to inject a PCRE e (aka PREG_REPLACE_EVAL) modifier, and consequently execute arbitrary PHP code, by leveraging the ability to modify the SESSION superglobal array.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-2507"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-07-14T23:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "libraries/server_synchronize.lib.php in the Synchronize implementation in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1 does not properly quote regular expressions, which allows remote authenticated users to inject a PCRE e (aka PREG_REPLACE_EVAL) modifier, and consequently execute arbitrary PHP code, by leveraging the ability to modify the SESSION superglobal array.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm5v-f378-qgp9",
  "modified": "2025-04-11T03:48:37Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T02:55:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2507"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://0x6a616d6573.blogspot.com/2011/07/phpmyadmin-fud.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://ha.xxor.se/2011/07/phpmyadmin-3x-multiple-remote-code.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://ha.xxor.se/2011/07/phpmyadmin-3x-pregreplace-rce-poc.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062719.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba=commit%3Bh=69fb0f8e7dc38075427aceaf09bcac697d0590ff"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commit;h=69fb0f8e7dc38075427aceaf09bcac697d0590ff"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/45139"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/45292"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/45315"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8306"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2011-008"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2286"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:124"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/6"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/29/11"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.osvdb.org/73613"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-7.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518804/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.xxor.se/advisories/phpMyAdmin_3.x_Multiple_Remote_Code_Executions.txt"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RM69-WVPV-R2W7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-20 12:32 – Updated: 2025-03-21 17:25
VLAI
Summary
Kedro allows Remote Code Execution by Pulling Micro Packages
Details

In kedro-org/kedro version 0.19.8, the pull_package() API function allows users to download and extract micro packages from the Internet. However, the function project_wheel_metadata() within the code path can execute the setup.py file inside the tar file, leading to remote code execution (RCE) by running arbitrary commands on the victim's machine.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "kedro"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "last_affected": "0.19.8"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-12215"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-20",
      "CWE-829",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-03-21T17:25:31Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-20T10:15:27Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In kedro-org/kedro version 0.19.8, the `pull_package()` API function allows users to download and extract micro packages from the Internet. However, the function `project_wheel_metadata()` within the code path can execute the `setup.py` file inside the tar file, leading to remote code execution (RCE) by running arbitrary commands on the victim\u0027s machine.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm69-wvpv-r2w7",
  "modified": "2025-03-21T17:25:31Z",
  "published": "2025-03-20T12:32:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12215"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/kedro-org/kedro"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/fad27503-97a4-4933-91d4-96223b8c54d8"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Kedro allows Remote Code Execution by Pulling Micro Packages"
}

GHSA-RM85-GXCG-PJXV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34
VLAI
Details

Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5. A specially crafted script may be run that allows arbitrary remote code execution.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-14804"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-10-01T15:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5.  A specially crafted script may be run that allows arbitrary remote code execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm85-gxcg-pjxv",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:27Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:34:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14804"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-270-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105406"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RM88-XV8R-WMCF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-26 21:31 – Updated: 2025-06-26 21:31
VLAI
Details

NVIDIA Megatron-LM for all platforms contains a vulnerability in a python component where an attacker may cause a code injection issue by providing a malicious file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to Code Execution, Escalation of Privileges, Information Disclosure and Data Tampering.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-23264"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-06-24T16:15:25Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "NVIDIA Megatron-LM for all platforms contains a vulnerability in a python component where an attacker may cause a code injection issue by providing a malicious file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to Code Execution, Escalation of Privileges, Information Disclosure and Data Tampering.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm88-xv8r-wmcf",
  "modified": "2025-06-26T21:31:09Z",
  "published": "2025-06-26T21:31:09Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23264"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5663"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RM9P-68G4-M5R5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-03 18:30 – Updated: 2023-02-10 06:30
VLAI
Details

An issue discovered in phpwcms 1.9.25 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via DB user field during installation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-36424"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-02-03T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An issue discovered in phpwcms 1.9.25 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via DB user field during installation.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm9p-68g4-m5r5",
  "modified": "2023-02-10T06:30:42Z",
  "published": "2023-02-03T18:30:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36424"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/slackero/phpwcms/issues/310"
    }
  ],
  "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-RM9R-MXQR-25V7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:02 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:02
VLAI
Details

The XML-RPC implementation on Cisco TelePresence Recording Server devices with software 1.6.x and 1.7.x before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite files and consequently execute arbitrary code via a malformed request, aka Bug ID CSCti50739.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-0386"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-02-25T12:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The XML-RPC implementation on Cisco TelePresence Recording Server devices with software 1.6.x and 1.7.x before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite files and consequently execute arbitrary code via a malformed request, aka Bug ID CSCti50739.",
  "id": "GHSA-rm9r-mxqr-25v7",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T02:02:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:02:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0386"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65605"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b6e11d.shtml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46522"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025114"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RMG7-HX9X-PRGC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:21 – Updated: 2022-05-02 06:21
VLAI
Details

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Nodesforum 1.033 and 1.045, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) _nodesforum_path_from_here_to_nodesforum_folder parameter to erase_user_data.php and the (2) _nodesforum_code_path parameter to pre_output.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-1351"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-04-12T18:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Nodesforum 1.033 and 1.045, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) _nodesforum_path_from_here_to_nodesforum_folder parameter to erase_user_data.php and the (2) _nodesforum_code_path parameter to pre_output.php.  NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.",
  "id": "GHSA-rmg7-hx9x-prgc",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T06:21:51Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T06:21:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1351"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57517"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/39311"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12047"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

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.