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.
8284 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WRQ6-29GG-753F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:36 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:36Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Podcast Generator 1.0 BETA 2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absoluteurl parameter to (1) components/xmlparser/loadparser.php; (2) admin.php, (3) categories.php, (4) categories_add.php, (5) categories_remove.php, (6) edit.php, (7) editdel.php, (8) ftpfeature.php, (9) login.php, (10) pgRSSnews.php, (11) showcat.php, and (12) upload.php in core/admin/; and (13) archive_cat.php, (14) archive_nocat.php, and (15) recent_list.php in core/.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1124"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-03-03T22:44:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Podcast Generator 1.0 BETA 2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absoluteurl parameter to (1) components/xmlparser/loadparser.php; (2) admin.php, (3) categories.php, (4) categories_add.php, (5) categories_remove.php, (6) edit.php, (7) editdel.php, (8) ftpfeature.php, (9) login.php, (10) pgRSSnews.php, (11) showcat.php, and (12) upload.php in core/admin/; and (13) archive_cat.php, (14) archive_nocat.php, and (15) recent_list.php in core/.",
"id": "GHSA-wrq6-29gg-753f",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:36:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:36:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5200"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28038"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WRRF-7989-MVP7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-12 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-12 15:30A vulnerability allowing an authenticated domain user to perform remote code execution (RCE) on the Backup Server.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-21669"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-693",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-12T15:16:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability allowing an authenticated domain user to perform remote code execution (RCE) on the Backup Server.",
"id": "GHSA-wrrf-7989-mvp7",
"modified": "2026-03-12T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-03-12T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21669"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.veeam.com/kb4831"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WV23-PFJ7-2MJJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-14 21:08 – Updated: 2022-08-11 16:54Impact
Assuming an attacker with "create, modify and delete website pages" privileges in the backend is able to execute PHP code by running specially crafted Twig code in the template markup.
Patches
Issue has been patched in Build 473 and v1.1.6
Workarounds
Apply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/167b592eed291ae1563c8fcc5b9b34a03a300f26 to your installation manually if you are unable to upgrade.
References
Credits to: • David Miller
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at hello@octobercms.com
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "october/system"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "1.1.0"
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{
"fixed": "1.1.6"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
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"name": "october/system"
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}
],
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}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32649"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-74",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-01-14T20:49:20Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-14T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nAssuming an attacker with \"create, modify and delete website pages\" privileges in the backend is able to execute PHP code by running specially crafted Twig code in the template markup.\n\n### Patches\n\nIssue has been patched in Build 473 and v1.1.6\n\n### Workarounds\n\nApply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/167b592eed291ae1563c8fcc5b9b34a03a300f26 to your installation manually if you are unable to upgrade.\n\n### References\n\nCredits to:\n\u2022 David Miller\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Email us at [hello@octobercms.com](mailto:hello@octobercms.com)\n",
"id": "GHSA-wv23-pfj7-2mjj",
"modified": "2022-08-11T16:54:35Z",
"published": "2022-01-14T21:08:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-wv23-pfj7-2mjj"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32649"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/167b592eed291ae1563c8fcc5b9b34a03a300f26"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "October/System authenticated file write leads to remote code execution"
}
GHSA-WV2R-CG9W-F577
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:15 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:15Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GRBoard 1.8, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) theme parameter to (a) 179_squarebox_pds_list/view.php, (b) 179_squarebox_minishop_expand/view.php, (c) 179_squarebox_gallery_list_pds/view.php, (d) 179_squarebox_gallery_list/view.php, (e) 179_squarebox_gallery/view.php, (f) 179_squarebox_board_swfupload/view.php, (g) 179_squarebox_board_expand/view.php, (h) 179_squarebox_board_basic_with_grcode/view.php, (i) 179_squarebox_board_basic/view.php, (j) 179_simplebar_pds_list/view.php, (k) 179_simplebar_notice/view.php, (l) 179_simplebar_gallery_list_pds/view.php, (m) 179_simplebar_gallery/view.php, and (n) 179_simplebar_basic/view.php in theme/; the (2) path parameter to (o) latest/sirini_gallery_latest/list.php; and the (3) grboard parameter to (p) include.php and (q) form_mail.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0444"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-02-10T07:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GRBoard 1.8, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) theme parameter to (a) 179_squarebox_pds_list/view.php, (b) 179_squarebox_minishop_expand/view.php, (c) 179_squarebox_gallery_list_pds/view.php, (d) 179_squarebox_gallery_list/view.php, (e) 179_squarebox_gallery/view.php, (f) 179_squarebox_board_swfupload/view.php, (g) 179_squarebox_board_expand/view.php, (h) 179_squarebox_board_basic_with_grcode/view.php, (i) 179_squarebox_board_basic/view.php, (j) 179_simplebar_pds_list/view.php, (k) 179_simplebar_notice/view.php, (l) 179_simplebar_gallery_list_pds/view.php, (m) 179_simplebar_gallery/view.php, and (n) 179_simplebar_basic/view.php in theme/; the (2) path parameter to (o) latest/sirini_gallery_latest/list.php; and the (3) grboard parameter to (p) include.php and (q) form_mail.php.",
"id": "GHSA-wv2r-cg9w-f577",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:15:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:15:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0444"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7979"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/33812"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33602"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WV3P-W5RJ-F5P6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-30 00:31 – Updated: 2026-04-08 21:33A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-1340"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-29T22:15:53Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allowing attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-wv3p-w5rj-f5p6",
"modified": "2026-04-08T21:33:10Z",
"published": "2026-01-30T00:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1340"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Endpoint-Manager-Mobile-EPMM-CVE-2026-1281-CVE-2026-1340"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-1340"
}
],
"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-WV4F-GXFV-XRQ4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-28 18:38 – Updated: 2024-11-28 18:38The Widget Options – The #1 WordPress Widget & Block Control Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.7 via the display logic functionality that extends several page builders. This is due to the plugin allowing users to supply input that will be passed through eval() without any filtering or capability checks. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server. Special note: We suggested the vendor implement an allowlist of functions and limit the ability to execute commands to just administrators, however, they did not take our advice. We are considering this patched, however, we believe it could still be further hardened and there may be residual risk with how the issue is currently patched.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8672"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-28T10:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Widget Options \u2013 The #1 WordPress Widget \u0026 Block Control Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.7 via the display logic functionality that extends several page builders. This is due to the plugin allowing users to supply input that will be passed through eval() without any filtering or capability checks. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server. Special note: We suggested the vendor implement an allowlist of functions and limit the ability to execute commands to just administrators, however, they did not take our advice. We are considering this patched, however, we believe it could still be further hardened and there may be residual risk with how the issue is currently patched.",
"id": "GHSA-wv4f-gxfv-xrq4",
"modified": "2024-11-28T18:38:37Z",
"published": "2024-11-28T18:38:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8672"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/widget-options/trunk/includes/pagebuilders/beaver/beaver.php#L825"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/widget-options/trunk/includes/pagebuilders/elementor/render.php#L379"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/widget-options/trunk/includes/widgets/gutenberg/gutenberg-toolbar.php#L718"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3192921%40widget-options\u0026new=3192921%40widget-options\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8d03af4d-a1f9-4c15-a62e-f4cdbcfc9af7?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WV6M-VWG6-JC2Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:47 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:47The client in Openwsman 1.2.0 and 2.0.0, in unknown configurations, allows remote Openwsman servers to replay SSL sessions via unspecified vectors.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-2233"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-08-18T17:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The client in Openwsman 1.2.0 and 2.0.0, in unknown configurations, allows remote Openwsman servers to replay SSL sessions via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-wv6m-vwg6-jc2q",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:47:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:47:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2233"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00003.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31429"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30694"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2397"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WV8Q-JQ9M-RPQ3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2025-08-29 00:31, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17117, CVE-2020-17132, CVE-2020-17141, CVE-2020-17144.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-17142"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-10T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": ", aka \u0027Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17117, CVE-2020-17132, CVE-2020-17141, CVE-2020-17144.",
"id": "GHSA-wv8q-jq9m-rpq3",
"modified": "2025-08-29T00:31:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17142"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17142"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17142"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WV98-RM53-823R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-29 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-30 18:30RPi-Jukebox-RFID v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via htdocs\api\playlist\appendFileToPlaylist.php
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-41367"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-29T20:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "RPi-Jukebox-RFID v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via htdocs\\api\\playlist\\appendFileToPlaylist.php",
"id": "GHSA-wv98-rm53-823r",
"modified": "2024-08-30T18:30:39Z",
"published": "2024-08-29T21:31:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41367"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/MiczFlor/RPi-Jukebox-RFID/issues/2397"
}
],
"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-WV9J-QRHG-HR22
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:36 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:36Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GoSamba 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the include_path parameter to (1) HTML_oben.php, (2) inc_freigabe.php, (3) inc_freigabe1.php, or (4) inc_freigabe3.php in include/; (5) inc_group.php; (6) inc_manager.php; (7) inc_newgroup.php; (8) inc_smb_conf.php; (9) inc_user.php; or (10) main.php.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-5786"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-11-01T16:46:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GoSamba 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the include_path parameter to (1) HTML_oben.php, (2) inc_freigabe.php, (3) inc_freigabe1.php, or (4) inc_freigabe3.php in include/; (5) inc_group.php; (6) inc_manager.php; (7) inc_newgroup.php; (8) inc_smb_conf.php; (9) inc_user.php; or (10) main.php.",
"id": "GHSA-wv9j-qrhg-hr22",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:36:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:36:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5786"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4575"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26223"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3646"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
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.