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.
8718 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-XR7W-9R28-R57C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:29 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:29Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in MyBB 1.2.10 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the sortby parameter to (1) forumdisplay.php or (2) a results action in search.php.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-0382"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-01-22T20:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in MyBB 1.2.10 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the sortby parameter to (1) forumdisplay.php or (2) a results action in search.php.",
"id": "GHSA-xr7w-9r28-r57c",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:29:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:29:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0382"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4927"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4928"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/28509"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3559"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486434/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27322"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XRCG-G3Q5-78QJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:37 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:37PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Green Mountain Information Technology and Consulting Database Query (com_dbquery) component 1.4.1.1 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to classes/DBQ/admin/common.class.php.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-6841"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-07-01T13:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Green Mountain Information Technology and Consulting Database Query (com_dbquery) component 1.4.1.1 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to classes/DBQ/admin/common.class.php.",
"id": "GHSA-xrcg-g3q5-78qj",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:37:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:37:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6841"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43615"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30093"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XRG5-2WX9-GC8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:28 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:28Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PhotoPost vBGallery before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-0251"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-01-12T02:46:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PhotoPost vBGallery before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via unknown vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-xrg5-2wx9-gc8m",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:28:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:28:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0251"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39621"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/28430"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.photopost.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134909"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.photopost.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134910"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XRGG-CX2J-F5VM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:26 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:26Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Weblogicnet allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the files_dir parameter in (1) es_desp.php, (2) es_custom_menu.php, and (3) es_offer.php.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-4715"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-09-05T19:17:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Weblogicnet allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the files_dir parameter in (1) es_desp.php, (2) es_custom_menu.php, and (3) es_offer.php.",
"id": "GHSA-xrgg-cx2j-f5vm",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:26:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:26:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-4715"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36409"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4352"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/38423"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/38424"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/38425"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3096"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478379/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25506"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.solpotcrew.org/adv/home_edition2001-adv-02.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3089"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XRH7-2GFQ-4RCQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-17 21:31 – Updated: 2024-12-18 22:03A Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in the Theme Editor Function of openCart project v4.0.2.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "opencart/opencart"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "4.0.2.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-36694"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1336",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-07-17T23:36:49Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-17T19:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in the Theme Editor Function of openCart project v4.0.2.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload.",
"id": "GHSA-xrh7-2gfq-4rcq",
"modified": "2024-12-18T22:03:16Z",
"published": "2024-07-17T21:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36694"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/opencart/opencart/issues/13863"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/A3h1nt/CVEs/blob/main/OpenCart/Readme.md"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/opencart/opencart"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/opencart/opencart/releases/tag/4.0.2.3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@pawarit.sanguanpang/opencart-v4-0-2-3-server-side-template-injection-0b173a3bdcf9"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "openCart Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability"
}
GHSA-XRH7-6FVM-56V5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-22 00:00Template injection in connection test endpoint leads to RCE in GitHub repository sqlpad/sqlpad prior to 6.10.1.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-0944"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-15T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Template injection in connection test endpoint leads to RCE in GitHub repository sqlpad/sqlpad prior to 6.10.1.",
"id": "GHSA-xrh7-6fvm-56v5",
"modified": "2022-03-22T00:00:50Z",
"published": "2022-03-16T00:00:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0944"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/sqlpad/sqlpad/commit/3f92be386c6cd3e5eba75d85f0700d3ef54daf73"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/46630727-d923-4444-a421-537ecd63e7fb"
}
],
"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-XRPF-JJP4-8PMH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:37Spoon::Cookie in the Spoon module 0.24 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-6143"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-06-04T23:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Spoon::Cookie in the Spoon module 0.24 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.",
"id": "GHSA-xrpf-jjp4-8pmh",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:37:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:37:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6143"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84197"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Bug/Display.html?id=85217"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/318"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59834"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XRPM-74V3-F6FQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:35 – Updated: 2026-05-27 18:31The Active Template Library (ATL) in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1, Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and 2008 Gold and SP1, and Visual C++ 2005 SP1 and 2008 Gold and SP1; and Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2; does not properly restrict use of OleLoadFromStream in instantiating objects from data streams, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document with an ATL (1) component or (2) control, related to ATL headers and bypassing security policies, aka "ATL COM Initialization Vulnerability."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-2493"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-07-29T17:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Active Template Library (ATL) in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1, Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and 2008 Gold and SP1, and Visual C++ 2005 SP1 and 2008 Gold and SP1; and Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2; does not properly restrict use of OleLoadFromStream in instantiating objects from data streams, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document with an ATL (1) component or (2) control, related to ATL headers and bypassing security policies, aka \"ATL COM Initialization Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-xrpm-74v3-f6fq",
"modified": "2026-05-27T18:31:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:35:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2493"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-035"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-037"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-055"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-060"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-072"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6245"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6304"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6421"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6473"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6621"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-using-cve-s-already-used-in-ms09-035.aspx"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=126592505426855\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/35967"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36374"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36746"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/38568"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/41818"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-264648-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266108-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020775.1-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa09-04.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-10.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-11.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-13.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7004997\u0026sliceId=1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2009-2493.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-342A.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2034"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2232"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0366"
}
],
"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-XRPP-3RF6-W42J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-25 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:50Docker Desktop before 4.12.0 is vulnerable to RCE via a crafted extension description or changelog.
This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.12.0.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-0625"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-79",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-25T16:15:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Docker Desktop before 4.12.0 is vulnerable to RCE via a crafted extension description or changelog.\n\nThis issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.12.0.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-xrpp-3rf6-w42j",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:50:09Z",
"published": "2023-09-25T18:30:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0625"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4120"
}
],
"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-XRQ8-VF9X-QH4P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:52 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:29When processing Deeplink scheme, Happypoint mobile app 6.3.19 and earlier versions doesn't check Deeplink URL correctly. This could lead to javascript code execution, url redirection, sensitive information disclosure. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specific malicious URL.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-9140"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-601",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-08-01T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "When processing Deeplink scheme, Happypoint mobile app 6.3.19 and earlier versions doesn\u0027t check Deeplink URL correctly. This could lead to javascript code execution, url redirection, sensitive information disclosure. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specific malicious URL.",
"id": "GHSA-xrq8-vf9x-qh4p",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:29:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:52:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9140"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=35103"
}
],
"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: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.