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.
8340 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RCW5-8JM2-J9F9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-10 18:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:32Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36718"
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"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-10T18:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-rcw5-8jm2-j9f9",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:32:04Z",
"published": "2023-10-10T18:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36718"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36718"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RF76-Q24F-7PXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:02 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:02PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the AutoStand 1.1 and earlier module for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to mod_as_category.php in (1) modules/mod_as_category/ or (2) modules/.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-2319"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-04-26T21:19:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the AutoStand 1.1 and earlier module for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to mod_as_category.php in (1) modules/mod_as_category/ or (2) modules/.",
"id": "GHSA-rf76-q24f-7pxj",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:02:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:02:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2319"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33660"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3734"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/35753"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23490"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1392"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RF8J-Q39G-7XFM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-20 16:46 – Updated: 2023-06-20 16:46Impact
Any logged in user can add dangerous content in their first name field and see it executed with programming rights. Leading to rights escalation.
Patches
The vulnerability has been fixed on XWiki 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1.
Workarounds
The vulnerability can be fixed by applying this patch.
On versions before 13.4-rc-1, the fix needs to be applied on XWiki.Like.Code.LiveTableResultPage.
References
- The reported issue https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20611, fixed by https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19900
- The patch https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in Jira XWiki.org * Email us at Security Mailing List
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"name": "org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui"
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"CVE-2023-35152"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-23T17:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "### Impact\nAny logged in user can add dangerous content in their first name field and see it executed with programming rights. Leading to rights escalation.\n\n### Patches\nThe vulnerability has been fixed on XWiki 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1.\n\n### Workarounds\nThe vulnerability can be fixed by applying this [patch](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49).\n\nOn versions before 13.4-rc-1, the fix needs to be applied on [XWiki.Like.Code.LiveTableResultPage](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45#diff-0b51114cb27f7a5c599cf40c59d658eae6ddc5c0836532c3b35e163f40a4854fR39).\n\n### References\n- The reported issue https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20611, fixed by https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19900\n- The patch https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org/)\n* Email us at [Security Mailing List](mailto:security@xwiki.org)\n",
"id": "GHSA-rf8j-q39g-7xfm",
"modified": "2023-06-20T16:46:53Z",
"published": "2023-06-20T16:46:53Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45#diff-0b51114cb27f7a5c599cf40c59d658eae6ddc5c0836532c3b35e163f40a4854fR39"
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"url": "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19900"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20611"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "XWiki Platform vulnerable to privilege escalation (PR) from account through like LiveTableResults"
}
GHSA-RF9H-7Q34-Q897
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 07:32 – Updated: 2022-05-01 07:32PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language.inc.php in MyAlbum 3.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the langs_dir parameter.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2006-5865"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2006-11-11T01:07:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language.inc.php in MyAlbum 3.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the langs_dir parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-rf9h-7q34-q897",
"modified": "2022-05-01T07:32:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T07:32:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5865"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30169"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/22619"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/30280"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452140"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21187"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4427"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-RFCM-98H7-2567
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-30 21:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 21:30DSAI-Cline's command auto-approval module contains a critical OS command injection vulnerability that renders its whitelist security mechanism completely ineffective. The system relies on string-based parsing to validate commands; while it intercepts dangerous operators such as ;, &&, ||, |, and command substitution patterns, it fails to account for raw newline characters embedded within the input. An attacker can construct a payload by embedding a literal newline between a whitelisted command and malicious code (e.g., git log malicious_command), forcing DSAI-Cline to misidentify it as a safe operation and automatically approve it. The underlying PowerShell interpreter treats the newline as a command separator, executing both commands sequentially, resulting in Remote Code Execution without any user interaction.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-30313"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-30T21:17:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "DSAI-Cline\u0027s command auto-approval module contains a critical OS command injection vulnerability that renders its whitelist security mechanism completely ineffective. The system relies on string-based parsing to validate commands; while it intercepts dangerous operators such as ;, \u0026\u0026, ||, |, and command substitution patterns, it fails to account for raw newline characters embedded within the input. An attacker can construct a payload by embedding a literal newline between a whitelisted command and malicious code (e.g., git log malicious_command), forcing DSAI-Cline to misidentify it as a safe operation and automatically approve it. The underlying PowerShell interpreter treats the newline as a command separator, executing both commands sequentially, resulting in Remote Code Execution without any user interaction.",
"id": "GHSA-rfcm-98h7-2567",
"modified": "2026-04-01T21:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-03-30T21:31:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30313"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Secsys-FDU/LLM-Tool-Calling-CVEs/issues/9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/necboy/cline-DSAI"
}
],
"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-RFG8-M894-J49X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:55 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:55The Aggregation module 5.x before 5.x-4.4 for Drupal allows remote attackers to upload files with arbitrary extensions, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a crafted feed that allows upload of files with arbitrary extensions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-3001"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-07-03T18:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Aggregation module 5.x before 5.x-4.4 for Drupal allows remote attackers to upload files with arbitrary extensions, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a crafted feed that allows upload of files with arbitrary extensions.",
"id": "GHSA-rfg8-m894-j49x",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:55:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:55:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3001"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43011"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://drupal.org/node/269479"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30618"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29677"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RFJ2-JRC4-H4MR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-09 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-09 15:30An improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Fortinet FortiClientLinux version 7.2.0, 7.0.6 through 7.0.10 and 7.0.3 through 7.0.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via tricking a FortiClientLinux user into visiting a malicious website
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-45590"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-09T15:15:27Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An improper control of generation of code (\u0027code injection\u0027) in Fortinet FortiClientLinux version 7.2.0, 7.0.6 through 7.0.10 and 7.0.3 through 7.0.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via tricking a FortiClientLinux user into visiting a malicious website",
"id": "GHSA-rfj2-jrc4-h4mr",
"modified": "2024-04-09T15:30:37Z",
"published": "2024-04-09T15:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45590"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-087"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RFMF-RX8W-935W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2017-10-24 18:33 – Updated: 2023-07-03 21:20lib/sounder/sound.rb in the sounder gem 1.0.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "RubyGems",
"name": "sounder"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.0.2"
}
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-5647"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2020-06-16T21:54:35Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2013-08-29T12:07:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "lib/sounder/sound.rb in the sounder gem 1.0.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.",
"id": "GHSA-rfmf-rx8w-935w",
"modified": "2023-07-03T21:20:17Z",
"published": "2017-10-24T18:33:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5647"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/adamzaninovich/sounder"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/adamzaninovich/sounder/blob/v1.0.1/lib/sounder/sound.rb"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rfmf-rx8w-935w"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/sounder/CVE-2013-5647.yml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://vapid.dhs.org/advisories/sounder-ruby-gem-cmd-inj.html"
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],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [],
"summary": "Sounder Contains Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability"
}
GHSA-RFP2-4WXC-F3JF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:50 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:50Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BigACE 2.4, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][addon] parameter to (a) addon/smarty/plugins/function.captcha.php and (b) system/classes/sql/AdoDBConnection.php; and the (2) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][admin] parameter to (c) item_information.php and (d) jstree.php in system/application/util/, and (e) system/admin/plugins/menu/menuTree/plugin.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-4423.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-2520"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-06-03T15:32:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BigACE 2.4, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][addon] parameter to (a) addon/smarty/plugins/function.captcha.php and (b) system/classes/sql/AdoDBConnection.php; and the (2) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][admin] parameter to (c) item_information.php and (d) jstree.php in system/application/util/, and (e) system/admin/plugins/menu/menuTree/plugin.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-4423.",
"id": "GHSA-rfp2-4wxc-f3jf",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:50:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:50:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2520"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42343"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5596"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30183"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29157"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RFXV-RPWJ-GVC7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-13 00:33 – Updated: 2025-02-14 18:30Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Zertificon Z1 SecureMail Z1 CertServer v.3.16.4-2516-debian12 alllows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the ST, L, O, OU, CN parameters.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-51122"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-79",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-12T22:15:39Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Zertificon Z1 SecureMail Z1 CertServer v.3.16.4-2516-debian12 alllows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the ST, L, O, OU, CN parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-rfxv-rpwj-gvc7",
"modified": "2025-02-14T18:30:49Z",
"published": "2025-02-13T00:33:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51122"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/MVRC-ITSEC/CVEs/blob/main/CVE-2024-51122"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.