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.
8272 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-G2W2-352J-XQ39
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 02:02 – Updated: 2025-01-16 21:30Direct code injection vulnerability in CuteNews 1.3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code via certain inputs that are injected into a template (.tpl) file.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2005-1876"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2005-06-09T04:00:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Direct code injection vulnerability in CuteNews 1.3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code via certain inputs that are injected into a template (.tpl) file.",
"id": "GHSA-g2w2-352j-xq39",
"modified": "2025-01-16T21:30:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T02:02:49Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1876"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=111773528322711\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/15594"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/17030"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G359-P277-83P3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-22 00:33 – Updated: 2025-01-22 15:32A remote code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Metrics and AMS Alerts feature, allowing authenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability occurs when processing alert definitions, where malicious input can be injected into the alert script execution path. An attacker with authenticated access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server. The issue has been fixed in the latest versions of Ambari.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-51941"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-75",
"CWE-77",
"CWE-94"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-21T22:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A remote code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Metrics and \nAMS Alerts feature, allowing authenticated users to inject and execute \narbitrary code. The vulnerability occurs when processing alert \ndefinitions, where malicious input can be injected into the alert script\n execution path. An attacker with authenticated access can exploit this \nvulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server. The issue has\n been fixed in the latest versions of Ambari.",
"id": "GHSA-g359-p277-83p3",
"modified": "2025-01-22T15:32:33Z",
"published": "2025-01-22T00:33:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51941"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/xq50nlff7o7z1kq3y637clzzl6mjhl8j"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/21/9"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G365-GGC5-QMHX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-08 00:30 – Updated: 2023-04-17 18:30A vulnerability was found in taoCMS 3.0.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin.php. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-225330 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-1947"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-07T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in taoCMS 3.0.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin.php. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-225330 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-g365-ggc5-qmhx",
"modified": "2023-04-17T18:30:29Z",
"published": "2023-04-08T00:30:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1947"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitee.com/misak7in/cve/blob/master/taocms.md"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.225330"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G37V-C843-6CW3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-23 06:30 – Updated: 2024-05-23 06:30The Oxygen Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.2 via post metadata. This is due to the plugin storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix. This makes it possible for lower privileged users, such as contributors, to inject arbitrary PHP code via the WordPress user interface and gain elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-4662"
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"CWE-94"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-23T05:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The Oxygen Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.2 via post metadata. This is due to the plugin storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix. This makes it possible for lower privileged users, such as contributors, to inject arbitrary PHP code via the WordPress user interface and gain elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-g37v-c843-6cw3",
"modified": "2024-05-23T06:30:45Z",
"published": "2024-05-23T06:30:45Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4662"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oxygenbuilder.com/oxygen-4-8-3-now-available-security-update"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8706c3f6-64e0-440e-a802-5c80d9cc3643?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G389-RF5P-FG56
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-25 18:30 – Updated: 2025-04-29 15:36Badaso version 2.6.3 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the server. This is possible because the application does not properly validate the data uploaded by users.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "badaso/core"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "2.7.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41705"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-12-02T22:37:15Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-25T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Badaso version 2.6.3 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the server. This is possible because the application does not properly validate the data uploaded by users.",
"id": "GHSA-g389-rf5p-fg56",
"modified": "2025-04-29T15:36:40Z",
"published": "2022-11-25T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41705"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/uasoft-indonesia/badaso/issues/818"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/headhunterz"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/uasoft-indonesia/badaso"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Badaso vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)"
}
GHSA-G39J-4QC9-5RH4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:16 – Updated: 2025-04-11 04:03phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2, as distributed by the cdnetworks-kr-1 mirror during an unspecified time frame in 2012, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in server_sync.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an eval injection attack.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-5159"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-09-25T22:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2, as distributed by the cdnetworks-kr-1 mirror during an unspecified time frame in 2012, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in server_sync.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an eval injection attack.",
"id": "GHSA-g39j-4qc9-5rh4",
"modified": "2025-04-11T04:03:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:16:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5159"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q3/562"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sourceforge.net/blog/phpmyadmin-back-door"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2012-5.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55672"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G3MG-QJM8-7GJ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 07:13 – Updated: 2022-05-01 07:13PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in components/com_mambatstaff/mambatstaff.php in the Mambatstaff 3.1b and earlier component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2006-3947"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2006-08-01T21:04:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in components/com_mambatstaff/mambatstaff.php in the Mambatstaff 3.1b and earlier component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-g3mg-qjm8-7gj8",
"modified": "2022-05-01T07:13:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T07:13:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-3947"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28074"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2086"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/21292"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1313"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/27653"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441538/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19222"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3055"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G3MV-6X7G-35GC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:44 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:44PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/common.php in NitroTech 0.0.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-5334"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-12-05T01:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/common.php in NitroTech 0.0.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-g3mv-6x7g-35gc",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:44:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:44:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5334"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4691"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G3Q2-VCJQ-RGRC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-20 18:31 – Updated: 2024-07-05 20:59A Prototype Pollution issue in Blackprint @blackprint/engine 0.8.12 through 0.9.1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the _utils.setDeepProperty function of engine.min.js.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "@blackprint/engine"
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0.8.12"
},
{
"fixed": "0.9.2"
}
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-24294"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1321",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-05-20T20:54:10Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-20T17:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A Prototype Pollution issue in Blackprint @blackprint/engine 0.8.12 through 0.9.1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the `_utils.setDeepProperty` function of `engine.min.js`.",
"id": "GHSA-g3q2-vcjq-rgrc",
"modified": "2024-07-05T20:59:11Z",
"published": "2024-05-20T18:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24294"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Blackprint/engine-js/commit/bd6b965b03c467e7a58ab0cb89b9172fa5e07013"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/d1eb6e1f7c6dd60d8838c3e56cab634d"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/Blackprint/engine-js"
}
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Blackprint @blackprint/engine Prototype Pollution issue"
}
GHSA-G3QR-347X-RGG9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:49 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:49Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.252 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.418 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.356, Adobe AIR SDK before 15.0.0.356, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 15.0.0.356 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0577, CVE-2014-0584, CVE-2014-0585, and CVE-2014-0590.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-0586"
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"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-11-11T23:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.252 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.418 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.356, Adobe AIR SDK before 15.0.0.356, and Adobe AIR SDK \u0026 Compiler before 15.0.0.356 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified \"type confusion,\" a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0577, CVE-2014-0584, CVE-2014-0585, and CVE-2014-0590.",
"id": "GHSA-g3qr-347x-rgg9",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:49:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:49:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0586"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-24.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.html"
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}
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.