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.

8272 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-G5JF-J433-QXMQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-28 00:00
VLAI
Details

The Ad Injection WordPress plugin through 1.2.0.19 does not properly sanitize the body of the adverts injected into the pages, allowing a high privileged user (Admin+) to inject arbitrary HTML or javascript even with unfiltered_html disallowed, leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Further it is also possible to inject PHP code, leading to a Remote Code execution (RCE) vulnerability, even if the DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and DISALLOW_FILE_MOD constants are both set.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-0661"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-18T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Ad Injection WordPress plugin through 1.2.0.19 does not properly sanitize the body of the adverts injected into the pages, allowing a high privileged user (Admin+) to inject arbitrary HTML or javascript even with unfiltered_html disallowed, leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Further it is also possible to inject PHP code, leading to a Remote Code execution (RCE) vulnerability, even if the DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and DISALLOW_FILE_MOD constants are both set.",
  "id": "GHSA-g5jf-j433-qxmq",
  "modified": "2022-04-28T00:00:54Z",
  "published": "2022-04-19T00:00:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0661"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c5a7b03-d4c3-46b9-af65-fb50e58b0bfd"
    }
  ],
  "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-G5M4-7CMW-QXM9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:08 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:08
VLAI
Details

VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager (aka CBM) before 2.5.1 does not proper handle uploads, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-3520"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2013-06-17T03:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager (aka CBM) before 2.5.1 does not proper handle uploads, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-g5m4-7cmw-qxm9",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T05:08:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T05:08:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3520"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0008.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-G5PC-J3X2-5P8P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:10 – Updated: 2025-10-22 03:30
VLAI
Details

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.2.1 and 9.x before 9.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-0188"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-02-22T13:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.2.1 and 9.x before 9.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-g5pc-j3x2-5p8p",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T03:30:27Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T06:10:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0188"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56297"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8697"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-0188"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/38639"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/38915"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1023601"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0114.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38195"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0399"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-G5QJ-4P4V-2JHC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:54 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:54
VLAI
Details

Chamilo LMS version 11.x contains an Unserialization vulnerability in the "hash" GET parameter for the api endpoint located at /webservices/api/v2.php that can result in Unauthenticated remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via a simple GET request to the api endpoint. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in After commit 0de84700648f098c1fbf6b807dee28ec640efe62.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-1999019"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-07-23T15:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Chamilo LMS version 11.x contains an Unserialization vulnerability in the \"hash\" GET parameter for the api endpoint located at /webservices/api/v2.php that can result in Unauthenticated remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via a simple GET request to the api endpoint. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in After commit 0de84700648f098c1fbf6b807dee28ec640efe62.",
  "id": "GHSA-g5qj-4p4v-2jhc",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:54:10Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:54:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1999019"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/0de84700648f098c1fbf6b807dee28ec640efe62"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://ibb.co/jBxe6y"
    }
  ],
  "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-G5VP-J278-8PJH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 00:03
VLAI
Summary
Duplicate Advisory: TorchGeo Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Details

Duplicate Advisory

This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf. This link is maintained to preserve external references.

Original Description

TorchGeo Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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  "affected": [
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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "torchgeo"
      },
      "ranges": [
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          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
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            }
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-01-21T19:43:05Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-11-12T18:15:45Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "## Duplicate Advisory\n\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n## Original Description\nTorchGeo Remote Code Execution Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-g5vp-j278-8pjh",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T00:03:50Z",
  "published": "2024-11-12T18:30:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49048"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/microsoft/torchgeo/pull/2323"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/microsoft/torchgeo"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/microsoft/torchgeo/releases/tag/v0.6.1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/torchgeo/PYSEC-2024-204.yaml"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49048"
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      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Duplicate Advisory: TorchGeo Remote Code Execution Vulnerability",
  "withdrawn": "2026-04-01T00:03:50Z"
}

GHSA-G5W2-FV74-7P86

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

A low privileged remote attacker with write permissions can reconfigure the SNMP service due to improper input validation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-43388"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-74",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-10T09:15:04Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A low privileged remote attacker with write permissions can reconfigure the SNMP service due to improper input validation.",
  "id": "GHSA-g5w2-fv74-7p86",
  "modified": "2024-09-10T09:31:12Z",
  "published": "2024-09-10T09:31:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43388"
    },
    {
      "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:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-G677-C5V4-98QX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:49 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:49
VLAI
Details

Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.332 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380, Adobe AIR SDK before 3.9.0.1380, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.9.0.1380 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-5332"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2013-12-11T15:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.332 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380, Adobe AIR SDK before 3.9.0.1380, and Adobe AIR SDK \u0026 Compiler before 3.9.0.1380 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-g677-c5v4-98qx",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T01:49:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T01:49:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5332"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb13-28.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00008.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00075.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00084.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1818.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-G67H-7M25-7MMV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-17 18:31 – Updated: 2025-04-17 21:31
VLAI
Details

An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the function 0x41dda8

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-29039"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-94"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-17T17:15:32Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue in dlink DIR 832x 240802 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the function 0x41dda8",
  "id": "GHSA-g67h-7m25-7mmv",
  "modified": "2025-04-17T21:31:03Z",
  "published": "2025-04-17T18:31:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-29039"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/xyqer1/734fd1d93e4c08cea55dcb1e8b189a2b"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/xyqer1/Dlink-dir-823x-set_ntp-year-CommandInjection"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
    }
  ],
  "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-G68M-7Q78-XJW3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-25 03:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33
VLAI
Details

The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.2. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter('comment_text', 'do_shortcode'); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-8481"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-94"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-25T03:15:04Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The The Special Text Boxes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.2. This is due to the plugin adding the filter add_filter(\u0027comment_text\u0027, \u0027do_shortcode\u0027); which will run all shortcodes in comments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.",
  "id": "GHSA-g68m-7q78-xjw3",
  "modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:37Z",
  "published": "2024-09-25T03:30:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8481"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-special-textboxes/trunk/stb-class.php#L36"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3166470"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/tags/6.2.2/wp-special-textboxes/trunk/stb-class.php#L36"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/15b2a08f-2122-4eaf-ab46-1945cf6a68ca?source=cve"
    }
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  "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-G68P-4RWP-6C7C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:15 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:15
VLAI
Details

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly handle function pointers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Memory Access Vulnerability."

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2012-1855"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-06-12T22:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly handle function pointers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka \".NET Framework Memory Access Vulnerability.\"",
  "id": "GHSA-g68p-4rwp-6c7c",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:15:39Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:15:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1855"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-038"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14717"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.html"
    }
  ],
  "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.