CWE-94
Allowed-with-ReviewImproper 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.
8378 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-76R7-W36H-Q737
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 07:06 – Updated: 2022-05-01 07:06Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Grayscale BandSite CMS 1.1.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter to (1) includes/content/contact_content.php; multiple files in adminpanel/includes/add_forms/ including (2) addbioform.php, (3) addfliersform.php, (4) addgenmerchform.php, (5) addinterviewsform.php, (6) addlinksform.php, (7) addlyricsform.php, (8) addmembioform.php, (9) addmerchform.php, (10) addmerchpicform.php, (11) addnewsform.php, (12) addphotosform.php, (13) addreleaseform.php, (14) addreleasepicform.php, (15) addrelmerchform.php, (16) addreviewsform.php, (17) addshowsform.php, (18) addwearmerchform.php; (19) adminpanel/includes/mailinglist/disphtmltbl.php, and (20) adminpanel/includes/mailinglist/dispxls.php.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2006-3193"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2006-06-23T00:02:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Grayscale BandSite CMS 1.1.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter to (1) includes/content/contact_content.php; multiple files in adminpanel/includes/add_forms/ including (2) addbioform.php, (3) addfliersform.php, (4) addgenmerchform.php, (5) addinterviewsform.php, (6) addlinksform.php, (7) addlyricsform.php, (8) addmembioform.php, (9) addmerchform.php, (10) addmerchpicform.php, (11) addnewsform.php, (12) addphotosform.php, (13) addreleaseform.php, (14) addreleasepicform.php, (15) addrelmerchform.php, (16) addreviewsform.php, (17) addshowsform.php, (18) addwearmerchform.php; (19) adminpanel/includes/mailinglist/disphtmltbl.php, and (20) adminpanel/includes/mailinglist/dispxls.php.",
"id": "GHSA-76r7-w36h-q737",
"modified": "2022-05-01T07:06:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T07:06:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-3193"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1933"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/20768"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=428062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27233"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27234"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27235"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27236"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27238"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27239"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27240"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27241"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27242"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27243"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27244"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27245"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27246"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27247"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27248"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27249"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27250"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27251"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27252"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18555"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2462"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-76RH-JCWV-2RF9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-22 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-28 18:30Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Shahjahan Jewel FluentForm fluentform allows Code Injection.This issue affects FluentForm: from n/a through <= 6.1.11.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-69001"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-22T17:16:15Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Shahjahan Jewel FluentForm fluentform allows Code Injection.This issue affects FluentForm: from n/a through \u003c= 6.1.11.",
"id": "GHSA-76rh-jcwv-2rf9",
"modified": "2026-01-28T18:30:45Z",
"published": "2026-01-22T18:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69001"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/fluentform/vulnerability/wordpress-fluentform-plugin-6-1-11-arbitrary-shortcode-execution-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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-76VR-6C8C-GRFJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-02 06:31 – Updated: 2026-04-02 15:31The Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 1.2.10 allows logging to a PHP file, which could allow an attacker with editor access to achieve Remote Code Execution by using a crafted header
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-1540"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-02T06:16:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 1.2.10 allows logging to a PHP file, which could allow an attacker with editor access to achieve Remote Code Execution by using a crafted header",
"id": "GHSA-76vr-6c8c-grfj",
"modified": "2026-04-02T15:31:39Z",
"published": "2026-04-02T06:31:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad00d1bb-ea8d-44a3-9064-6412804d9e95"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-76W3-2XMJ-8WR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-22 18:30 – Updated: 2023-01-05 15:30AyaCMS v3.1.2 was found to have a code flaw in the ust_sql.inc.php file, which allows attackers to cause command execution by inserting malicious code.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-46101"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-22T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "AyaCMS v3.1.2 was found to have a code flaw in the ust_sql.inc.php file, which allows attackers to cause command execution by inserting malicious code.",
"id": "GHSA-76w3-2xmj-8wr3",
"modified": "2023-01-05T15:30:32Z",
"published": "2022-12-22T18:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/loadream/AyaCMS/issues/6"
}
],
"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-76WJ-RR8P-QVR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-04 12:31 – Updated: 2026-04-04 12:31The Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.11. This is due to the plugin allowing user-supplied billing field values from the checkout process to be interpolated into shortcode template strings that are subsequently processed without proper sanitization of shortcode syntax. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes by submitting crafted billing field values during the checkout process.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3309"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-04T12:16:03Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile \u0026 Restrict Content \u2013 ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.11. This is due to the plugin allowing user-supplied billing field values from the checkout process to be interpolated into shortcode template strings that are subsequently processed without proper sanitization of shortcode syntax. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes by submitting crafted billing field values during the checkout process.",
"id": "GHSA-76wj-rr8p-qvr3",
"modified": "2026-04-04T12:31:03Z",
"published": "2026-04-04T12:31:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3309"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026new=3471623%40wp-user-avatar%2Ftrunk\u0026old=3447273%40wp-user-avatar%2Ftrunk\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3f8f083e-0de2-42a5-b289-101ec53aa44c?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-76WM-422Q-92MQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-06-20 16:06 – Updated: 2021-08-17 13:42An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. A crafted gem with a multi-line name is not handled correctly. Therefore, an attacker could inject arbitrary code to the stub line of gemspec, which is eval-ed by code in ensure_loadable_spec during the preinstall check.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "RubyGems",
"name": "rubygems-update"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.6.0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.7.9"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "RubyGems",
"name": "rubygems-update"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "3.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.0.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-8324"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2019-06-20T16:01:22Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. A crafted gem with a multi-line name is not handled correctly. Therefore, an attacker could inject arbitrary code to the stub line of gemspec, which is eval-ed by code in ensure_loadable_spec during the preinstall check.",
"id": "GHSA-76wm-422q-92mq",
"modified": "2021-08-17T13:42:04Z",
"published": "2019-06-20T16:06:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8324"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1972"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.rubygems.org/2019/03/05/security-advisories-2019-03.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/rubygems-update/CVE-2019-8324.yml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00027.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00036.html"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Code injection in RubyGems"
}
GHSA-76X4-P433-6QJR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-04 00:28 – Updated: 2022-05-04 00:28Microsoft Word 2007 SP2 and SP3 does not properly handle memory during the parsing of Word documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Word PAPX Section Corruption Vulnerability."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-0182"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-10-09T21:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Word 2007 SP2 and SP3 does not properly handle memory during the parsing of Word documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka \"Word PAPX Section Corruption Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-76x4-p433-6qjr",
"modified": "2022-05-04T00:28:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-04T00:28:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0182"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-064"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55780"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-7726-43HG-M23V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-25 14:15 – Updated: 2024-07-25 14:15OpenAM is an open access management solution. In versions 15.0.3 and prior, the getCustomLoginUrlTemplate method in RealmOAuth2ProviderSettings.java is vulnerable to template injection due to its usage of user input. Although the developer intended to implement a custom URL for handling login to override the default PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud login page,they did not restrict the CustomLoginUrlTemplate, allowing it to be set freely. Commit fcb8432aa77d5b2e147624fe954cb150c568e0b8 introduces TemplateClassResolver.SAFER_RESOLVER to disable the resolution of commonly exploited classes in FreeMarker template injection. As of time of publication, this fix is expected to be part of version 15.0.4.
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"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 15.0.3"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-oauth2"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "15.0.4"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-41667"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-07-25T14:15:32Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-24T18:15:05Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "OpenAM is an open access management solution. In versions 15.0.3 and prior, the `getCustomLoginUrlTemplate` method in RealmOAuth2ProviderSettings.java is vulnerable to template injection due to its usage of user input. Although the developer intended to implement a custom URL for handling login to override the default PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud login page,they did not restrict the `CustomLoginUrlTemplate`, allowing it to be set freely. Commit fcb8432aa77d5b2e147624fe954cb150c568e0b8 introduces `TemplateClassResolver.SAFER_RESOLVER` to disable the resolution of commonly exploited classes in FreeMarker template injection. As of time of publication, this fix is expected to be part of version 15.0.4.",
"id": "GHSA-7726-43hg-m23v",
"modified": "2024-07-25T14:15:32Z",
"published": "2024-07-25T14:15:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/security/advisories/GHSA-7726-43hg-m23v"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41667"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/commit/fcb8432aa77d5b2e147624fe954cb150c568e0b8"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "OpenAM FreeMarker template injection"
}
GHSA-7735-W2JP-GVG6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-31 15:30 – Updated: 2024-11-25 19:31The Vanna library uses a prompt function to present the user with visualized results, it is possible to alter the prompt using prompt injection and run arbitrary Python code instead of the intended visualization code. Specifically - allowing external input to the library’s “ask” method with "visualize" set to True (default behavior) leads to remote code execution.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "vanna"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "0.5.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-5565"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-77",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-06-04T15:15:51Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-31T15:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Vanna library uses a prompt function to present the user with visualized results, it is possible to alter the prompt using prompt injection and run arbitrary Python code instead of the intended visualization code. Specifically - allowing external input to the library\u2019s \u201cask\u201d method with \"visualize\" set to True (default behavior) leads to remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-7735-w2jp-gvg6",
"modified": "2024-11-25T19:31:26Z",
"published": "2024-05-31T15:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5565"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/vanna-ai/vanna"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/vanna-prompt-injection-rce-jfsa-2024-001034449"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Vanna prompt injection code execution"
}
GHSA-775F-36W2-WXM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-15 09:30 – Updated: 2023-12-15 09:30Multisuns EasyLog web+ has a code injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject code and access the system to perform arbitrary system operations or disrupt service.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-48390"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-15T09:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Multisuns EasyLog web+ has a code injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject code and access the system to perform arbitrary system operations or disrupt service.",
"id": "GHSA-775f-36w2-wxm2",
"modified": "2023-12-15T09:30:18Z",
"published": "2023-12-15T09:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48390"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7605-2d86d-1.html"
}
],
"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
Strategy: Refactoring
Refactor your program so that you do not have to dynamically generate code.
Mitigation
- 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
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
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
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
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
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.