CWE-74

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Description

The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.

Diagram

Diagram illustrating CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Source: MITRE CWE™ — CWE-74

CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') — CVE Insight