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-GRWC-QR6V-MGMV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-10 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31
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Details

nukeviet v.4.5 and before and nukeviet-egov v.1.2.02 and before are vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via the /admin/extensions/upload.php component.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-36531"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-10T15:15:52Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "nukeviet v.4.5 and before and nukeviet-egov v.1.2.02 and before are vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via the /admin/extensions/upload.php component.",
  "id": "GHSA-grwc-qr6v-mgmv",
  "modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:47Z",
  "published": "2024-06-10T15:31:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36531"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://mat4mee.notion.site/Module-upload-in-nukeViet-leads-to-RCE-01ff3ff4c80d402d8c7c8a2b15a24c33"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GRXJ-G635-2WCV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-27 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-09 00:30
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Details

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, tvOS 16.3, Safari 16.3, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-23496"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-02-27T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, tvOS 16.3, Safari 16.3, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-grxj-g635-2wcv",
  "modified": "2023-03-09T00:30:18Z",
  "published": "2023-02-27T21:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23496"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213600"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213638"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GV3J-FJGF-469V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-16 18:31 – Updated: 2026-06-27 06:30
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Details

python jsonpickle 2.0.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Python commands by deserializing malicious JSON payloads containing py/repr objects. Attackers can craft JSON strings with py/repr directives that invoke the eval function during deserialization to execute system commands and arbitrary code.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-47952"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-16T16:16:21Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "python jsonpickle 2.0.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Python commands by deserializing malicious JSON payloads containing py/repr objects. Attackers can craft JSON strings with py/repr directives that invoke the eval function during deserialization to execute system commands and arbitrary code.",
  "id": "GHSA-gv3j-fjgf-469v",
  "modified": "2026-06-27T06:30:24Z",
  "published": "2026-05-16T18:31:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47952"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-47952"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2478170"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/jsonpickle/jsonpickle"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jsonpickle.github.io"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2021/cve-2021-47952.json"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49585"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/python-jsonpickle-remote-code-execution-via-py-repr"
    }
  ],
  "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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GV4G-R4WW-FM48

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:32 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:32
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Details

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in visualizza.php in Way Of The Warrior (WOTW) 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the plancia parameter to crea.php.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-6223"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-02-20T23:30:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in visualizza.php in Way Of The Warrior (WOTW) 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the plancia parameter to crea.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-gv4g-r4ww-fm48",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T00:32:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T00:32:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6223"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46341"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6992"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/32515"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32115"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-GV64-VFGP-CGH5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-20 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-20 18:31
VLAI
Details

A weakness has been identified in Pagekit CMS up to 1.0.18. This issue affects the function evaluate of the file app/modules/view/src/PhpEngine.php of the component StringStorage Template Handler. This manipulation causes improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-6652"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-20T16:16:56Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A weakness has been identified in Pagekit CMS up to 1.0.18. This issue affects the function evaluate of the file app/modules/view/src/PhpEngine.php of the component StringStorage Template Handler. This manipulation causes improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-gv64-vfgp-cgh5",
  "modified": "2026-04-20T18:31:49Z",
  "published": "2026-04-20T18:31:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6652"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://medium.com/@pkhuyar/the-danger-of-php-eval-a23410187ca2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/794186"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/358286"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/358286/cti"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GV73-3V96-PQ6F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:59 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:59
VLAI
Details

HP Service Manager 7.02, 7.11, 9.20, and 9.21 and Service Center 6.2.8 allow remote authenticated users to conduct unspecified script injection attacks via unknown vectors.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-1863"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-06-14T17:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "HP Service Manager 7.02, 7.11, 9.20, and 9.21 and Service Center 6.2.8 allow remote authenticated users to conduct unspecified script injection attacks via unknown vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-gv73-3v96-pq6f",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:59:31Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:59:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1863"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67914"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=130755929821099\u0026w=2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/44836"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8273"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48168"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025611"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-GV9R-9RWG-8W3P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-12 06:30 – Updated: 2024-12-12 06:30
VLAI
Details

The The Grid Plus – Unlimited grid layout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via grid_plus_load_by_category AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-10910"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-12T05:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The The Grid Plus \u2013 Unlimited grid layout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via grid_plus_load_by_category AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.",
  "id": "GHSA-gv9r-9rwg-8w3p",
  "modified": "2024-12-12T06:30:50Z",
  "published": "2024-12-12T06:30:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10910"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/grid-plus/tags/1.3.5/core/ajax_fe.php#L19"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/grid-plus/#developers"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/266032a8-a139-4a14-8eda-8be7a66357df?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-GVGR-6RHC-C764

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

A local file inclusion vulnerability was discovered in the captcha function in Monstra 3.0.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-25414"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-17T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A local file inclusion vulnerability was discovered in the captcha function in Monstra 3.0.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.",
  "id": "GHSA-gvgr-6rhc-c764",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:50Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:05:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25414"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/monstra-cms/monstra/issues/469"
    }
  ],
  "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-GVJH-V5Q9-73C3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:44 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33
VLAI
Details

** DISPUTED ** SOY CMS v3.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a <?php substring in the second text box. NOTE: the vendor indicates that there was an assumption that the content is "made editable on its own."

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-11376"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-04-20T15:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "** DISPUTED ** SOY CMS v3.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a \u003c?php substring in the second text box. NOTE: the vendor indicates that there was an assumption that the content is \"made editable on its own.\"",
  "id": "GHSA-gvjh-v5q9-73c3",
  "modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:35Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:44:01Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11376"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/inunosinsi/soycms/issues/5"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/212"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GVJW-M4HX-6454

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-01 03:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 03:31
VLAI
Details

XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, potentially allowing unauthorized method invocations.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-71281"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-01T01:16:40Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, potentially allowing unauthorized method invocations.",
  "id": "GHSA-gvjw-m4hx-6454",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T03:31:40Z",
  "published": "2026-04-01T03:31:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71281"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xenforo-template-method-call-restriction-bypass"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-2-3-7-released-includes-security-fixes.232121"
    }
  ],
  "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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

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.