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.

8285 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-FHHQ-H4HG-549X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-19 15:31 – Updated: 2026-06-04 18:52
VLAI
Summary
ModelScope is vulnerable to arbitrary code injection via a crafted module
Details

An issue was discovered in ModelScope 1.25.0 allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted module listed in the configuration file (dey_mini.yaml) under the key ['nnet']['module'].

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "modelscope"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.27.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-51427"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-06-04T18:52:30Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-19T15:16:27Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in ModelScope 1.25.0 allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted module listed in the configuration file (dey_mini.yaml) under the key [\u0027nnet\u0027][\u0027module\u0027].",
  "id": "GHSA-fhhq-h4hg-549x",
  "modified": "2026-06-04T18:52:30Z",
  "published": "2026-05-19T15:31:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-51427"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/modelscope/modelscope/issues/1331"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/modelscope/modelscope/pull/1333"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/modelscope/modelscope/commit/75d54927e112261d39598ca08c15b66a7ff3f735"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/JIRUWOZHI/vulnerability-disclosure/blob/main/CVE-2025-51427/CVE_2025_51427.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/modelscope/modelscope"
    }
  ],
  "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:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "ModelScope is vulnerable to arbitrary code injection via a crafted module"
}

GHSA-FHHX-MHH2-9HXX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:43 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:43
VLAI
Details

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/header.inc.php in Dragoon 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-1773"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2008-04-14T16:05:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/header.inc.php in Dragoon 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-fhhx-mhh2-9hxx",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T23:43:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T23:43:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1773"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41680"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5393"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28660"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-FHJF-FR3W-W49C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-18 09:30 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:32
VLAI
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in javothemes Javo Core javo-core allows Code Injection.This issue affects Javo Core: from n/a through <= 3.0.0.266.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-60068"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-18T08:16:06Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in javothemes Javo Core javo-core allows Code Injection.This issue affects Javo Core: from n/a through \u003c= 3.0.0.266.",
  "id": "GHSA-fhjf-fr3w-w49c",
  "modified": "2026-01-20T15:32:25Z",
  "published": "2025-12-18T09:30:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60068"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/javo-core/vulnerability/wordpress-javo-core-plugin-3-0-0-266-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/javo-core/vulnerability/wordpress-javo-core-plugin-3-0-0-266-arbitrary-code-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:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FHMR-V3C3-9394

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:56 – Updated: 2025-04-11 04:08
VLAI
Details

WebKit in Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.160 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that leverage "type confusion."

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-0912"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2013-03-11T10:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "WebKit in Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.160 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that leverage \"type confusion.\"",
  "id": "GHSA-fhmr-v3c3-9394",
  "modified": "2025-04-11T04:08:11Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T00:56:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0912"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=180763"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16274"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/03/stable-channel-update_7.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/blog/2013/03/06/pwn2own-at-cansecwest-2013"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Apr/msg00000.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00004.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5701"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5704"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/309460019131346944"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-FHVP-97RR-X9R8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-29 01:27 – Updated: 2022-04-29 01:27
VLAI
Details

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Bookmark4U 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code viaa URL in the prefix parameter to (1) dbase.php, (2) config.php, or (3) common.load.php.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2003-1253"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2003-12-31T05:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Bookmark4U 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code viaa URL in the prefix parameter to (1) dbase.php, (2) config.php, or (3) common.load.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-fhvp-97rr-x9r8",
  "modified": "2022-04-29T01:27:45Z",
  "published": "2022-04-29T01:27:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-1253"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0049.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11009.php"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-FJ2X-6XR5-V7VJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-01 09:30 – Updated: 2025-11-01 09:30
VLAI
Details

The Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.12 via the select_one() function. This is due to the endpoint not properly restricting access to the AJAX endpoint or limiting the functions that can be called to safe functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call arbitrary functions beginning with get_the_ like get_the_excerpt which can make information exposure possible.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-10487"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-01T07:15:33Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Advanced Ads \u2013\u00a0Ad Manager \u0026 AdSense plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.12 via the select_one() function. This is due to the endpoint not properly restricting access to the AJAX endpoint or limiting the functions that can be called to safe functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call arbitrary functions beginning with get_the_ like get_the_excerpt which can make information exposure possible.",
  "id": "GHSA-fj2x-6xr5-v7vj",
  "modified": "2025-11-01T09:30:16Z",
  "published": "2025-11-01T09:30:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10487"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3381123%40advanced-ads\u0026new=3381123%40advanced-ads\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3efe6b81-72db-4419-92a3-26e22ebf46e8?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:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FJ32-Q626-PJJC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-15 18:31 – Updated: 2024-09-27 17:41
VLAI
Summary
LangChain vulnerable to arbitrary code execution
Details

An issue in LangChain prior to v.0.0.247 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "langchain"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "0.0.247"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-38860"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-15T20:01:59Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-15T17:15:11Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An issue in LangChain prior to v.0.0.247 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-fj32-q626-pjjc",
  "modified": "2024-09-27T17:41:13Z",
  "published": "2023-08-15T18:31:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38860"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/hwchase17/langchain/issues/7641"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain/issues/7641"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain/pull/8092"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain/pull/8425"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain/commit/d353d668e4b0514122a443cef91de7f76fea4245"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain/commit/fab24457bcf8ede882abd11419769c92bc4e7751"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/hwchase17/langchain"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/langchain/PYSEC-2023-145.yaml"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "LangChain vulnerable to arbitrary code execution"
}

GHSA-FJ34-R2C9-HQ4P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-27 21:30 – Updated: 2025-02-19 18:32
VLAI
Details

Certain Stimulsoft GmbH products are affected by: Remote Code Execution. This affects Stimulsoft Designer (Desktop) 2023.1.4 and Stimulsoft Designer (Web) 2023.1.3 and Stimulsoft Viewer (Web) 2023.1.3. Access to the local file system is not prohibited in any way. Therefore, an attacker may include source code which reads or writes local directories and files. It is also possible for the attacker to prepare a report which has a variable that holds the gathered data and render it in the report.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-25261"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-03-27T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Certain Stimulsoft GmbH products are affected by: Remote Code Execution. This affects Stimulsoft Designer (Desktop) 2023.1.4 and Stimulsoft Designer (Web) 2023.1.3 and Stimulsoft Viewer (Web) 2023.1.3. Access to the local file system is not prohibited in any way. Therefore, an attacker may include source code which reads or writes local directories and files. It is also possible for the attacker to prepare a report which has a variable that holds the gathered data and render it in the report.",
  "id": "GHSA-fj34-r2c9-hq4p",
  "modified": "2025-02-19T18:32:12Z",
  "published": "2023-03-27T21:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25261"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cloud-trustit.spp.at/s/Rskwb3jKXQQsJy2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cves.at/posts/cve-2023-25261/writeup"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://stimulsoft.com"
    }
  ],
  "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-FJ56-7H2J-M3P3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-04 18:33 – Updated: 2025-03-05 21:32
VLAI
Details

An issue in xxyopen novel plus v.4.4.0 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the PageController.java file

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-26182"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-04T17:15:18Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue in xxyopen novel plus v.4.4.0 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the PageController.java file",
  "id": "GHSA-fj56-7h2j-m3p3",
  "modified": "2025-03-05T21:32:08Z",
  "published": "2025-03-04T18:33:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26182"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/GSBP0/007355c5f6bd213264ae1c35c347e5cc"
    }
  ],
  "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-FJ5J-5VM7-Q87M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 00:38 – Updated: 2026-05-29 15:30
VLAI
Details

Inappropriate implementation in USB in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-9976"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T23:16:55Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Inappropriate implementation in USB in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
  "id": "GHSA-fj5j-5vm7-q87m",
  "modified": "2026-05-29T15:30:32Z",
  "published": "2026-05-29T00:38:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9976"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/511732828"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.