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.

8376 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-88X2-CFV5-J89G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:05
VLAI
Details

phpCMS 2008 sp4 allowas remote malicious users to execute arbitrary php commands via the pagesize parameter to yp/product.php.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-22201"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-77",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-16T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "phpCMS 2008 sp4 allowas remote malicious users to execute arbitrary php commands via the pagesize parameter to yp/product.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-88x2-cfv5-j89g",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:05:29Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:05:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-22201"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/blindkey/cve_like/issues/4"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/95.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-88X6-WVF3-98HV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:27 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:27
VLAI
Details

The Aqua Look and Feel for Java implementation in Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a call to the undocumented apple.laf.CColourUIResource constructor with a crafted value in the first argument, which is dereferenced as a pointer.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2009-1719"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-06-16T23:30:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Aqua Look and Feel for Java implementation in Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a call to the undocumented apple.laf.CColourUIResource constructor with a crafted value in the first argument, which is dereferenced as a pointer.",
  "id": "GHSA-88x6-wvf3-98hv",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T03:27:52Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T03:27:52Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1719"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51185"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00003.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3632"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504364/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35381"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35401"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-043"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-896R-W4M5-QQW8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-20 03:30 – Updated: 2024-06-20 03:30
VLAI
Details

The Custom Field Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.7 via the Loop custom field. This is due to insufficient sanitization of input prior to being used in a call to the eval() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-3562"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94",
      "CWE-95"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-20T02:15:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Custom Field Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.7 via the Loop custom field. This is due to insufficient sanitization of input prior to being used in a call to the eval() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.",
  "id": "GHSA-896r-w4m5-qqw8",
  "modified": "2024-06-20T03:30:35Z",
  "published": "2024-06-20T03:30:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3562"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mgibbs189/custom-field-suite/blob/963dfcede18ff4ad697498556d9058db07d74fa3/includes/fields/loop.php#L192"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mgibbs189/custom-field-suite/blob/963dfcede18ff4ad697498556d9058db07d74fa3/includes/fields/loop.php#L224"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://mgibbs189.github.io/custom-field-suite/field-types/loop.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dfd7b788-03a0-41a4-96f2-cfca74ef281b?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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-8987-QGC7-79P9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:10 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the InvokerTransformer class in the Apache Commons Collections library.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2015-7450"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2016-01-02T21:59:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the InvokerTransformer class in the Apache Commons Collections library.",
  "id": "GHSA-8987-qgc7-79p9",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:12Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:10:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7450"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-7450"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41613"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21970575"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971342"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971376"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971733"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971758"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21972799"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77653"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035125"
    }
  ],
  "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-898W-R5QQ-X64C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-23 18:30 – Updated: 2022-11-30 18:30
VLAI
Details

FileCloud Versions 20.2 and later allows remote attackers to potentially cause unauthorized remote code execution and access to reported API endpoints via a crafted HTTP request.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-39833"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-11-23T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "FileCloud Versions 20.2 and later allows remote attackers to potentially cause unauthorized remote code execution and access to reported API endpoints via a crafted HTTP request.",
  "id": "GHSA-898w-r5qq-x64c",
  "modified": "2022-11-30T18:30:19Z",
  "published": "2022-11-23T18:30:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39833"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/DylanGrl/4b4e0d53bb7626b2ab3f834ec5a2b23c"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.filecloud.com/supportdocs/fcdoc/latest/server/security-advisories/2022-security-advisories/advisory-2022-10-01-unauthorized-access-and-potential-remote-code-execution"
    }
  ],
  "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-89J9-CHX6-26HV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-14 03:30 – Updated: 2025-10-14 03:30
VLAI
Details

SAP Application Server for ABAP allows an authenticated attacker to store malicious JavaScript payloads which could be executed in victim user's browser when accessing the affected functionality of BAPI explorer. This has low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability of the application.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-42901"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-14T01:15:31Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "SAP Application Server for ABAP allows an authenticated attacker to store malicious JavaScript payloads which could be executed in victim user\u0027s browser when accessing the affected functionality of BAPI explorer. This has low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability of the application.",
  "id": "GHSA-89j9-chx6-26hv",
  "modified": "2025-10-14T03:30:57Z",
  "published": "2025-10-14T03:30:57Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-42901"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3652788"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-89JH-QM88-QP3C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-07 18:32 – Updated: 2025-07-07 18:32
VLAI
Details

IBM Integration Bus for z/OS 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.5 is vulnerable to code injection by a privileged user with access to the IIB install directory.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-36014"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-07-07T17:15:27Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "IBM Integration Bus for z/OS 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.5 is vulnerable to code injection by a privileged user with access to the IIB install directory.",
  "id": "GHSA-89jh-qm88-qp3c",
  "modified": "2025-07-07T18:32:27Z",
  "published": "2025-07-07T18:32:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36014"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239003"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-89MR-5P7G-MP6C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:14 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:14
VLAI
Details

Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.280 and 10.x before 10.1.82.76, and Adobe AIR before 2.0.3, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0209, CVE-2010-2214, and CVE-2010-2216.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-2213"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-08-11T18:47:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.280 and 10.x before 10.1.82.76, and Adobe AIR before 2.0.3, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0209, CVE-2010-2214, and CVE-2010-2216.",
  "id": "GHSA-89mr-5p7g-mp6c",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T02:14:51Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T02:14:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2213"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10983"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16020"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=128767780602751\u0026w=2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43026"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201101-09.xml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-16.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42364"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024621"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0192"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-89Q5-PG89-VMXM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:54 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:54
VLAI
Details

The web interface in Cisco Firepower Management Center 5.4.0 through 6.0.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to modify pages by placing crafted code in a parameter value, aka Bug ID CSCuy76517.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2016-1413"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2016-05-28T01:59:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The web interface in Cisco Firepower Management Center 5.4.0 through 6.0.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to modify pages by placing crafted code in a parameter value, aka Bug ID CSCuy76517.",
  "id": "GHSA-89q5-pg89-vmxm",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T03:54:49Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T03:54:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1413"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160527-fmc"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-89QC-HH87-62XF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:27 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:27
VLAI
Details

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2009-1712"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-06-10T18:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.",
  "id": "GHSA-89qc-hh87-62xf",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T03:27:49Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T03:27:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1712"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51266"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/55022"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/35379"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36790"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/37746"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43068"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1022345"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1950"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35350"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-836-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-857-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212"
    }
  ],
  "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.