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.

8289 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-CRMG-RP64-5CM3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-12 15:33 – Updated: 2024-09-16 21:11
VLAI
Summary
MindsDB Eval Injection vulnerability
Details

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 23.11.4.2 up to 24.7.4.1 of the MindsDB platform, when one of several integrations is installed on the server. If a specially crafted ‘UPDATE’ query containing Python code is run against a database created with the specified integration engine, the code will be passed to an eval function and executed on the server.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "mindsdb"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "23.11.4.2"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "24.7.4.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-45847"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94",
      "CWE-95"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-09-12T17:03:59Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-12T13:15:13Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 23.11.4.2 up to 24.7.4.1 of the MindsDB platform, when one of several integrations is installed on the server. If a specially crafted \u2018UPDATE\u2019 query containing Python code is run against a database created with the specified integration engine, the code will be passed to an eval function and executed on the server.",
  "id": "GHSA-crmg-rp64-5cm3",
  "modified": "2024-09-16T21:11:56Z",
  "published": "2024-09-12T15:33:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45847"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb/commit/11a4db792ad36cf704f7307c7602128b17752c80"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/mindsdb/mindsdb"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2024-09-mindsdb"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "MindsDB Eval Injection vulnerability"
}

GHSA-CRMP-658V-VHRP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-29 01:28 – Updated: 2022-04-29 01:28
VLAI
Details

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in wp-links/links.all.php in WordPress 0.70 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the $abspath variable.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2003-1599"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-10-27T20:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in wp-links/links.all.php in WordPress 0.70 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the $abspath variable.",
  "id": "GHSA-crmp-658v-vhrp",
  "modified": "2022-04-29T01:28:20Z",
  "published": "2022-04-29T01:28:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-1599"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12205"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.kernelpanik.org/docs/kernelpanik/wordpressadv.txt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/06/3"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.osvdb.org/4611"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7785"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-CRP2-42R4-6427

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-07 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-09 21:31
VLAI
Details

Daylight Studio FuelCMS v1.5.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Blocks module.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-30460"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-07T16:16:23Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Daylight Studio FuelCMS v1.5.2 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Blocks module.",
  "id": "GHSA-crp2-42r4-6427",
  "modified": "2026-04-09T21:31:27Z",
  "published": "2026-04-07T18:31:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30460"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://pentest-tools.com/PTT-2025-027-Improper-Authorization.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://daylight.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://fuelcms.com"
    }
  ],
  "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-CRRR-C9VF-88C2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-01 17:42
VLAI
Details

** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.php in CS-Cart 1.3.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the install_dir parameter. NOTE: CVE and third parties dispute this vulnerability because install_dir is defined before use.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-0230"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-01-13T02:28:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.php in CS-Cart 1.3.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the install_dir parameter.  NOTE: CVE and third parties dispute this vulnerability because install_dir is defined before use.",
  "id": "GHSA-crrr-c9vf-88c2",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T17:42:35Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T17:42:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-0230"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31408"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/31277"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-January/001223.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456527/100/0/threaded"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-CRVG-X5WH-VFGR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:16 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:16
VLAI
Details

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skysilver/login.tpl.php in phpSkelSite 1.4, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the theme parameter.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2009-0595"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-02-16T17:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skysilver/login.tpl.php in phpSkelSite 1.4, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the theme parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-crvg-x5wh-vfgr",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T03:16:48Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T03:16:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0595"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7648"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/33382"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33092"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-CRVV-782P-52CR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:09 – Updated: 2022-05-02 06:09
VLAI
Details

The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted format arguments.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-0046"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-03-15T13:28:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted format arguments.",
  "id": "GHSA-crvv-782p-52cr",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T06:09:49Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T06:09:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0046"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7053"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Mar/msg00000.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041383.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041432.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041436.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/41856"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43068"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4070"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4225"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38671"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023708"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-CRW6-RJ3G-7HFH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-16 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35
VLAI
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in RomanCode MapSVG allows Code Injection. This issue affects MapSVG: from n/a through 8.5.34.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-47562"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-16T16:15:42Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in RomanCode MapSVG allows Code Injection. This issue affects MapSVG: from n/a through 8.5.34.",
  "id": "GHSA-crw6-rj3g-7hfh",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:06Z",
  "published": "2025-05-16T18:31:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47562"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mapsvg/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-8-5-34-content-injection-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-CRWG-2XPH-4RC6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-28 00:30 – Updated: 2024-01-04 21:30
VLAI
Details

An issue in Indi Browser (aka kvbrowser) v.12.11.23 allows an attacker to bypass intended access restrictions via interaction with the com.example.gurry.kvbrowswer.webview component.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-49001"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-12-27T22:15:16Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An issue in Indi Browser (aka kvbrowser) v.12.11.23 allows an attacker to bypass intended access restrictions via interaction with the com.example.gurry.kvbrowswer.webview component.",
  "id": "GHSA-crwg-2xph-4rc6",
  "modified": "2024-01-04T21:30:23Z",
  "published": "2023-12-28T00:30:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49001"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/actuator/com.gurry.kvbrowser/blob/main/CWE-94.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/CVE-2023-49001"
    }
  ],
  "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-CV2C-C23H-FQRG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:09 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:09
VLAI
Details

Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in the import functionality in the Chaos Tool Suite (aka CTools) module 6.x before 6.x-1.4 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users, with "administer page manager" privileges, to execute arbitrary PHP code via input to a text area, related to (1) the page_manager_page_import_subtask_validate function in page_manager/plugins/tasks/page.admin.inc and (2) the page_manager_handler_import_validate function in page_manager/page_manager.admin.inc.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-1546"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-05-21T20:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in the import functionality in the Chaos Tool Suite (aka CTools) module 6.x before 6.x-1.4 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users, with \"administer page manager\" privileges, to execute arbitrary PHP code via input to a text area, related to (1) the page_manager_page_import_subtask_validate function in page_manager/plugins/tasks/page.admin.inc and (2) the page_manager_handler_import_validate function in page_manager/page_manager.admin.inc.",
  "id": "GHSA-cv2c-c23h-fqrg",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T02:09:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:09:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1546"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58723"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://drupal.org/node/803944"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://drupalcode.org/viewvc/drupal/contributions/modules/ctools/page_manager/page_manager.admin.inc?r1=1.27.2.9\u0026r2=1.27.2.10"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://drupalcode.org/viewvc/drupal/contributions/modules/ctools/page_manager/page_manager.admin.inc?view=log"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://drupalcode.org/viewvc/drupal/contributions/modules/ctools/page_manager/plugins/tasks/page.admin.inc?r1=1.18.2.6\u0026r2=1.18.2.7"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://drupalcode.org/viewvc/drupal/contributions/modules/ctools/page_manager/plugins/tasks/page.admin.inc?view=log"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/May/272"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/39884"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.madirish.net/?article=458"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40285"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-CV2J-H5XR-4XVM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-10 09:31 – Updated: 2024-09-10 09:31
VLAI
Details

A low privileged remote attacker can perform configuration changes of the ospf service through OSPF_INTERFACE.SIMPLE_KEY, OSPF_INTERFACE.DIGEST_KEY environment variables which can lead to a DoS.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-43389"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-74",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-10T09:15:05Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A low privileged remote attacker can perform configuration changes of the ospf service through OSPF_INTERFACE.SIMPLE_KEY, OSPF_INTERFACE.DIGEST_KEY environment variables which can lead to a DoS.",
  "id": "GHSA-cv2j-h5xr-4xvm",
  "modified": "2024-09-10T09:31:12Z",
  "published": "2024-09-10T09:31:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43389"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-039"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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.