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-RMH4-Q56P-P5W5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-13 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:45
VLAI
Details

In dhd_prot_txstatus_process of dhd_msgbuf.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-32925"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-787",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-13T21:15:56Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In dhd_prot_txstatus_process of dhd_msgbuf.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-rmh4-q56p-p5w5",
  "modified": "2024-07-03T18:45:13Z",
  "published": "2024-06-13T21:30:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32925"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-06-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-RMPG-QM23-V7R4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-13 03:30 – Updated: 2022-12-15 18:30
VLAI
Details

Due to the unrestricted scope of the RFC function module, SAP BASIS - versions 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 789, 790, 791, allows an authenticated non-administrator attacker to access a system class and execute any of its public methods with parameters provided by the attacker. On successful exploitation the attacker can have full control of the system to which the class belongs, causing a high impact on the integrity of the application.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-41264"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-12-13T03:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Due to the unrestricted scope of the RFC function module, SAP BASIS - versions 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 789, 790, 791, allows an authenticated non-administrator attacker to access a system class and execute any of its public methods with parameters provided by the attacker. On successful exploitation the attacker can have full control of the system to which the class belongs, causing a high impact on the integrity of the application.",
  "id": "GHSA-rmpg-qm23-v7r4",
  "modified": "2022-12-15T18:30:25Z",
  "published": "2022-12-13T03:30:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41264"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3268172"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html"
    }
  ],
  "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-RMR8-RG92-5F98

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-03 21:32 – Updated: 2025-04-07 21:32
VLAI
Details

An issue in TOTOLINK x18 v.9.1.0cu.2024_B20220329 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the sub_410E54 function of the cstecgi.cgi.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-29064"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-03T20:15:24Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An issue in TOTOLINK x18 v.9.1.0cu.2024_B20220329 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the sub_410E54 function of the cstecgi.cgi.",
  "id": "GHSA-rmr8-rg92-5f98",
  "modified": "2025-04-07T21:32:03Z",
  "published": "2025-04-03T21:32:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-29064"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/kn0sky/cve/blob/main/TOTOLINK%20X18/OS%20Command%20Injection%20setLanguageCfg_lang.md"
    }
  ],
  "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-RP2X-MRRH-4C4R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-30 18:22 – Updated: 2025-04-03 03:50
VLAI
Details

PHP file inclusion vulnerability in osCommerce 2.1 execute arbitrary commands via the include_file parameter to include_once.php.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2002-1991"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2002-12-31T05:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "PHP file inclusion vulnerability in osCommerce 2.1 execute arbitrary commands via the include_file parameter to include_once.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-rp2x-mrrh-4c4r",
  "modified": "2025-04-03T03:50:57Z",
  "published": "2022-04-30T18:22:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1991"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277312"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9369.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.oscommerce.com/about.php/news%2C72"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.oscommerce.com/about.php/news,72"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5037"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RP3R-MXCW-M2V4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:01 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:01
VLAI
Details

Kodak Image Viewer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and in some cases XP SP2 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted image files that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated by a certain .tif (TIFF) file.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-2217"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-10-09T22:17:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Kodak Image Viewer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and in some cases XP SP2 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted image files that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated by a certain .tif (TIFF) file.",
  "id": "GHSA-rp3r-mxcw-m2v4",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T18:01:27Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:01:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2217"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-055"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36799"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1481"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4584"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/27092"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1018784"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/180345"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482366/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25909"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-282A.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3435"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RP46-R563-JRC7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-13 12:31 – Updated: 2026-06-05 14:25
VLAI
Summary
Apache Avro Java SDK is Vulnerable to Code Injection
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Avro Java SDK when generating specific records from untrusted Avro schemas.

This issue affects Apache Avro Java SDK: all versions through 1.11.4 and version 1.12.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.12.1 or 1.11.5, which fix the issue.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.avro:avro-compiler"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.12.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.12.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ],
      "versions": [
        "1.12.0"
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.avro:avro-compiler"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.11.5"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-33042"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-02-13T20:56:03Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-13T12:16:07Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Apache Avro Java SDK when generating specific records from untrusted Avro schemas.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Avro Java SDK: all versions through 1.11.4 and version\u00a01.12.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 1.12.1 or 1.11.5, which fix the issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-rp46-r563-jrc7",
  "modified": "2026-06-05T14:25:54Z",
  "published": "2026-02-13T12:31:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33042"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/avro/pull/3150"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/avro/commit/84bc7322ca1c04ab4a8e4e708acf1e271541aac4"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/avro"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/avro/PYSEC-2026-26.yaml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AVRO-4053"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/fy88wmgf1lj9479vrpt12cv8x73lroj1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGAPACHEAVRO-15282783"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/12/2"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Apache Avro Java SDK is Vulnerable to Code Injection"
}

GHSA-RP4F-57MP-P93X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-13 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-13 18:31
VLAI
Details

NVIDIA Apex for all platforms contains a vulnerability in a Python component where an attacker could cause a code injection issue by providing a malicious file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-23295"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-08-13T18:15:29Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "NVIDIA Apex for all platforms contains a vulnerability in a Python component where an attacker could cause a code injection issue by providing a malicious file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.",
  "id": "GHSA-rp4f-57mp-p93x",
  "modified": "2025-08-13T18:31:25Z",
  "published": "2025-08-13T18:31:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23295"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5680"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-23295"
    }
  ],
  "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-RPG8-JC3J-FQJ2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-06 18:32 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:31
VLAI
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Widgetlogic.org Widget Logic widget-logic allows Code Injection.This issue affects Widget Logic: from n/a through <= 6.0.5.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-32222"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-06T16:15:50Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Widgetlogic.org Widget Logic widget-logic allows Code Injection.This issue affects Widget Logic: from n/a through \u003c= 6.0.5.",
  "id": "GHSA-rpg8-jc3j-fqj2",
  "modified": "2026-01-20T15:31:45Z",
  "published": "2025-11-06T18:32:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32222"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/widget-logic/vulnerability/wordpress-widget-logic-6-0-5-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/widget-logic/vulnerability/wordpress-widget-logic-6-0-5-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/widget-logic/vulnerability/wordpress-widget-logic-6-0-5-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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RPGR-6WMP-W7J7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:41 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:41
VLAI
Details

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/filemanager/browser/default/connectors/php/connector.php in FCKeditor 2.2, as used in Falt4 CMS, Nuke ET, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a file with PHP sequences preceded by a ZIP header, uploading this file via a FileUpload action with the application/zip content type, and then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in UserFiles/File/, probably a related issue to CVE-2005-4094. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-6178"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-02-19T16:30:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/filemanager/browser/default/connectors/php/connector.php in FCKeditor 2.2, as used in Falt4 CMS, Nuke ET, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a file with PHP sequences preceded by a ZIP header, uploading this file via a FileUpload action with the application/zip content type, and then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in UserFiles/File/, probably a related issue to CVE-2005-4094.  NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.",
  "id": "GHSA-rpgr-6wmp-w7j7",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T00:41:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T00:41:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6178"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48769"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8060"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/33973"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31812"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0447"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RPGV-42MM-C94J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-07 18:30 – Updated: 2025-01-08 18:30
VLAI
Details

File Upload Bypass was found in AdPortal 3.0.39 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload functionality

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-50660"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-07T18:15:19Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "File Upload Bypass was found in AdPortal 3.0.39 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload functionality",
  "id": "GHSA-rpgv-42mm-c94j",
  "modified": "2025-01-08T18:30:48Z",
  "published": "2025-01-07T18:30:52Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50660"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://petercipolone.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/iPublishMedia_AdPortal3.0.39_CVEs.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://adportal.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://ipublish.com"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.