CWE-161: Improper Neutralization of Multiple Leading Special Elements
ID
CWE-161
Abstraction
Variant
Structure
Simple
Status
Incomplete
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes multiple leading special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.
As data is parsed, improperly handled multiple leading special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.
Modes of Introduction
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Applicable Platforms
| Type | Class | Name | Prevalence |
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| Language | Not Language-Specific |
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