CWE-428
AllowedUnquoted Search Path or Element
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.
761 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3QJQ-8563-XQPX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-30 12:31 – Updated: 2025-01-30 12:31Dell NetWorker, version(s) prior to 19.11.0.3, all versions of 19.10 & prior versions contain(s) an Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-21107"
],
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-30T10:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell NetWorker, version(s) prior to 19.11.0.3, all versions of 19.10 \u0026 prior versions contain(s) an Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-3qjq-8563-xqpx",
"modified": "2025-01-30T12:31:17Z",
"published": "2025-01-30T12:31:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21107"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000278811/dsa-2025-064-security-update-for-dell-networker-networker-virtual-edition-and-networker-management-console-multiple-component-vulnerabilities"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3RC8-XJJ4-XJP5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-21 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-21 18:30OKI Configuration Tool 1.6.53 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the OKI Local Port Manager service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\Okidata\Common\extend3\portmgrsrv.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-47884"
],
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"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-21T18:16:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "OKI Configuration Tool 1.6.53 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the OKI Local Port Manager service that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in \u0027C:\\Program Files\\Okidata\\Common\\extend3\\portmgrsrv.exe\u0027 to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-3rc8-xjj4-xjp5",
"modified": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-01-21T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47884"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20211207181409/https://www.oki.com/me/printing/services-and-solutions/smart-solutions/print-job-accounting/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49624"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/configuration-tool-oplclsrv-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-3XP7-9H8H-5H42
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-28 15:31EPSON 1.124 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SENADB service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON_P2B\Printer Software\Status Monitor\ to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36984"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-28T13:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "EPSON 1.124 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SENADB service that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\\Program Files (x86)\\EPSON_P2B\\Printer Software\\Status Monitor\\ to inject malicious executables that will run with LocalSystem permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-3xp7-9h8h-5h42",
"modified": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-01-28T15:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.epson.co.uk/support?productID=10820\u0026os=22#drivers_and_manuals"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48965"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epson-seksmdbexe-unquoted-service-path"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-3XX8-V4VJ-2V2M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:28 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:28Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in NSClient++ before 0.4.1.73 allows non-privileged local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system via a malicious program.exe executable in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-6384"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-01-31T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in NSClient++ before 0.4.1.73 allows non-privileged local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system via a malicious program.exe executable in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.",
"id": "GHSA-3xx8-v4vj-2v2m",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:28:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:28:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6384"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://nsclient.org/blog/2018/01/30/CVE-2018-6384-0.3.9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.on-x.com/sites/default/files/on-x_-_security_advisory_-_nsclient_-_cve-2018-6384.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-43WJ-G2F9-3CG4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-16 18:31 – Updated: 2026-05-16 18:31OKI sPSV Port Manager 1.0.41 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the sPSVOpLclSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting executable files into the unquoted path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in a directory within the service path that will execute with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37229"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-16T16:16:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "OKI sPSV Port Manager 1.0.41 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the sPSVOpLclSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by inserting executable files into the unquoted path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in a directory within the service path that will execute with LocalSystem privileges when the service restarts or the system reboots.",
"id": "GHSA-43wj-g2f9-3cg4",
"modified": "2026-05-16T18:31:36Z",
"published": "2026-05-16T18:31:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37229"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oki.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oki.com/mx/printing/download/sPSV_010041_2_270910.exe"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/oki-spsv-port-manager-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-442C-QJ97-8M6F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-19 21:30 – Updated: 2025-12-19 21:30Arcsoft PhotoStudio 6.0.0.172 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ArcSoft Exchange Service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger the service to execute arbitrary code with system-level permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-53946"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-19T21:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Arcsoft PhotoStudio 6.0.0.172 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ArcSoft Exchange Service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger the service to execute arbitrary code with system-level permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-442c-qj97-8m6f",
"modified": "2025-12-19T21:30:20Z",
"published": "2025-12-19T21:30:20Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53946"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arcsoft.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51393"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/arcsoft-photostudio-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-44GV-4GX3-M4MF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 00:31Emerson PAC Machine Edition 9.80 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the TrapiServer service that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-50930"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T23:15:57Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Emerson PAC Machine Edition 9.80 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the TrapiServer service that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem permissions during service startup.",
"id": "GHSA-44gv-4gx3-m4mf",
"modified": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-14T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50930"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.emerson.com/en-us"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50745"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.opertek.com/descargar-software/?prc=_326"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/emerson-pac-machine-edition-build-trapiserver-unquoted-service-path"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-4684-G96F-9Q97
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37The Inventory module of the 1E Client 5.0.0.745 doesn't handle an unquoted path when executing %PROGRAMFILES%\1E\Client\Tachyon.Performance.Metrics.exe. This may allow remote authenticated users and local users to gain elevated privileges by placing a malicious cryptbase.dll file in %WINDIR%\Temp.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27644"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-29T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Inventory module of the 1E Client 5.0.0.745 doesn\u0027t handle an unquoted path when executing %PROGRAMFILES%\\1E\\Client\\Tachyon.Performance.Metrics.exe. This may allow remote authenticated users and local users to gain elevated privileges by placing a malicious cryptbase.dll file in %WINDIR%\\Temp\\.",
"id": "GHSA-4684-g96f-9q97",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:37:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27644"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.1e.com/display/GI/1E+Security+Advisory-1E+Client+for+Windows%3A+CVE-2020-16268%2C+CVE-2020-27643%2C+CVE-2020-27644%2C+CVE-2020-27645"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4764-4FXH-657M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:02 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:02Unquoted service path vulnerability in Lenovo Edge and Lenovo Slim USB Keyboard Driver versions earlier than 1.21 allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-8225"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-01-26T17:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unquoted service path vulnerability in Lenovo Edge and Lenovo Slim USB Keyboard Driver versions earlier than 1.21 allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-4764-4fxh-657m",
"modified": "2022-05-17T03:02:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:02:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8225"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-11588"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95842"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-478P-WQ8M-RRR4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-19 15:33 – Updated: 2026-06-19 15:33TFTP Broadband 4.3.0.1465 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the tftpt.exe service binary that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory path that will be executed during service startup or system reboot with LocalSystem privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37250"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-428"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-19T15:16:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "TFTP Broadband 4.3.0.1465 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the tftpt.exe service binary that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the Program Files directory path that will be executed during service startup or system reboot with LocalSystem privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-478p-wq8m-rrr4",
"modified": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"published": "2026-06-19T15:33:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37250"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49852"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tftp-broadband-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.weird-solutions.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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
Properly quote the full search path before executing a program on the system.
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.
Mitigation MIT-20
Strategy: Input Validation
Inputs should be decoded and canonicalized to the application's current internal representation before being validated (CWE-180). Make sure that the application does not decode the same input twice (CWE-174). Such errors could be used to bypass allowlist validation schemes by introducing dangerous inputs after they have been checked.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.