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.
8358 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-R2PF-GW8F-9X87
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-21 21:33 – Updated: 2024-11-27 18:34An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component \Users\username.BlackBoard of BlackBoard v2.0.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .xml file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-51367"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-21T20:15:44Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component \\Users\\username.BlackBoard of BlackBoard v2.0.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .xml file.",
"id": "GHSA-r2pf-gw8f-9x87",
"modified": "2024-11-27T18:34:02Z",
"published": "2024-11-21T21:33:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51367"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Gelcon/PoCofBlackBoard2.0.0.2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://blackboard.com"
}
],
"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-R2QC-JXFV-V8W8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-05 15:31 – Updated: 2024-12-05 15:31Improper Input Validation vulnerability allows Remote Code Execution. Affected products:
ABB ASPECT - Enterprise v3.08.02; NEXUS Series v3.08.02; MATRIX Series v3.08.02
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-48839"
],
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"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-05T13:15:06Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Input Validation vulnerability allows Remote Code Execution.\u00a0\nAffected products:\n\n\nABB ASPECT - Enterprise v3.08.02; \nNEXUS Series v3.08.02; \nMATRIX Series v3.08.02",
"id": "GHSA-r2qc-jxfv-v8w8",
"modified": "2024-12-05T15:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-12-05T15:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48839"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108469A7497\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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-R2RH-4FMJ-HPQ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:15 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:15Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in lists/admin.php in phpList 2.10.8 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the _SERVER[ConfigFile] parameter to admin/index.php.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0422"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-02-05T00:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in lists/admin.php in phpList 2.10.8 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the _SERVER[ConfigFile] parameter to admin/index.php.",
"id": "GHSA-r2rh-4fmj-hpq7",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:15:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:15:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0422"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47945"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7778"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/33533"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.bugreport.ir/index_60.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500057/100/0/threaded"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R2W6-F5CP-RRH7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-29 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-03 19:00The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution due to the theme allowing site editors to include executable code blocks in website content in versions 1.2 to 1.5.3. This, combined with the missing authorization vulnerability (CVE-2022-3400), makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, can edit any page, post, or template on the vulnerable WordPress website and inject a code execution block that can be used to achieve remote code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-3401"
],
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"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-28T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution due to the theme allowing site editors to include executable code blocks in website content in versions 1.2 to 1.5.3. This, combined with the missing authorization vulnerability (CVE-2022-3400), makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, can edit any page, post, or template on the vulnerable WordPress website and inject a code execution block that can be used to achieve remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-r2w6-f5cp-rrh7",
"modified": "2022-11-03T19:00:27Z",
"published": "2022-10-29T12:00:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3401"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bricksbuilder.io"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3401"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-R2WF-HQHM-QXV7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-17 06:30 – Updated: 2025-09-17 06:30The WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 7.28. This is due to the write_to_customfile() function writing unfiltered PHP code to a file. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject the customFunction.php file with PHP code that can be accessed to trigger remote code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-10057"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-17T06:15:44Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WP Import \u2013 Ultimate CSV XML Importer for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 7.28. This is due to the write_to_customfile() function writing unfiltered PHP code to a file. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject the customFunction.php file with PHP code that can be accessed to trigger remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-r2wf-hqhm-qxv7",
"modified": "2025-09-17T06:30:23Z",
"published": "2025-09-17T06:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10057"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/tags/7.25/importExtensions/ImportHelpers.php#L585"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3360428/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/trunk/importExtensions/ImportHelpers.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3360428/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/trunk/uploadModules/DesktopUpload.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/925af22b-a728-496e-a63a-5966347ebe6c?source=cve"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-R2WW-VX8X-GQMG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-11 21:30 – Updated: 2026-02-11 21:30KeePass Password Safe versions before 2.44 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the help system's HTML handling. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by dragging and dropping malicious HTML files into the help area, potentially causing application instability or crash.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37178"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-11T21:16:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "KeePass Password Safe versions before 2.44 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the help system\u0027s HTML handling. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by dragging and dropping malicious HTML files into the help area, potentially causing application instability or crash.",
"id": "GHSA-r2ww-vx8x-gqmg",
"modified": "2026-02-11T21:30:41Z",
"published": "2026-02-11T21:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37178"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://keepass.info"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47952"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/keepass-denial-of-service-poc"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/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-R2X3-54V8-FGVM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:11 – Updated: 2022-05-02 06:11Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet that triggers access of an uninitialized stack variable, aka "Microsoft Office Excel FNGROUPNAME Record Uninitialized Memory Vulnerability."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-0262"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-03-10T22:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet that triggers access of an uninitialized stack variable, aka \"Microsoft Office Excel FNGROUPNAME Record Uninitialized Memory Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-r2x3-54v8-fgvm",
"modified": "2022-05-02T06:11:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T06:11:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-017"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8562"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=860"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023698"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R2XF-W5PJ-9PW8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:18 – Updated: 2023-08-16 22:09Apache Syncope 1.0.0 before 1.0.9 and 1.1.0 before 1.1.7 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary Java code via vectors related to Apache Commons JEXL expressions, "derived schema definition," "user / role templates," and "account links of resource mappings."
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.syncope:syncope"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "1.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.0.9"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.syncope:syncope"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "1.1.0"
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}
],
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}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-0111"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-16T22:09:18Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2014-04-17T14:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Apache Syncope 1.0.0 before 1.0.9 and 1.1.0 before 1.1.7 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary Java code via vectors related to Apache Commons JEXL expressions, \"derived schema definition,\" \"user / role templates,\" and \"account links of resource mappings.\"",
"id": "GHSA-r2xf-w5pj-9pw8",
"modified": "2023-08-16T22:09:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:18:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0111"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201208163011/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531841/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://mail-archives.us.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201404.mbox/%3C534CE273.9020601@apache.org%3E"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://syncope.apache.org/security.html"
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],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [],
"summary": "Apache Syncope JEXL Code Injection"
}
GHSA-R2XX-C2QG-8HPH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-02 18:31 – Updated: 2026-03-03 15:31An issue was discovered in goform/formsetUsbUnload in Tenda AC15V1.0 V15.03.05.18_multi. The value of v1 was not checked, potentially leading to a command injection vulnerability if injected into doSystemCmd.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-24105"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-02T17:16:32Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in goform/formsetUsbUnload in Tenda AC15V1.0 V15.03.05.18_multi. The value of `v1` was not checked, potentially leading to a command injection vulnerability if injected into doSystemCmd.",
"id": "GHSA-r2xx-c2qg-8hph",
"modified": "2026-03-03T15:31:37Z",
"published": "2026-03-02T18:31:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/akuma-QAQ/CVEreport/tree/main/D-link/CVE-2026-24105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenda.com.cn/material/show/2710"
}
],
"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-R35X-V8P8-XVHW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-04 20:14 – Updated: 2026-05-13 13:39Impact
pyp2spec was writing PyPI package metadata (e.g. the summary field) into the generated spec file without escaping RPM macro directives. When a packager then runs rpmbuild, those directives get evaluated, so a malicious package can execute arbitrary commands on the build machine.
The macro evaluates during spec parsing, not only during the build step. Any rpm tool touching the generated spec triggers execution, rpmbuild -bs, rpmbuild --nobuild, rpm -q --specfile, so the victim doesn't need to commit to a full build before getting compromised. The realistic attack path is typosquatting or targeting a package known to be under Fedora review rather than drive-by publishing. Fedora packagers hold dist-git SSH keys, Koji build credentials, and Bodhi update credentials, so compromise of one packager's workstation enables committing malicious source to dist-git and riding it through the normal build pipeline to end users.
Patches
Patched in 0.14.1.
Workarounds
None
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"name": "pyp2spec"
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"aliases": [
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"CWE-20",
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-04T20:14:38Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-09T04:16:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\npyp2spec was writing PyPI package metadata (e.g. the summary field) into the generated spec file without escaping RPM macro directives. When a packager then runs rpmbuild, those directives get evaluated, so a malicious package can execute arbitrary commands on the build machine.\n\nThe macro evaluates during spec parsing, not only during the build step. Any rpm tool touching the generated spec triggers execution, `rpmbuild -bs`, `rpmbuild --nobuild`, `rpm -q --specfile`, so the victim doesn\u0027t need to commit to a full build before getting compromised. The realistic attack path is typosquatting or targeting a package known to be under Fedora review rather than drive-by publishing. Fedora packagers hold dist-git SSH keys, Koji build credentials, and Bodhi update credentials, so compromise of one packager\u0027s workstation enables committing malicious source to dist-git and riding it through the normal build pipeline to end users.\n\n### Patches\nPatched in 0.14.1.\n\n### Workarounds\nNone",
"id": "GHSA-r35x-v8p8-xvhw",
"modified": "2026-05-13T13:39:32Z",
"published": "2026-05-04T20:14:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/befeleme/pyp2spec/security/advisories/GHSA-r35x-v8p8-xvhw"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42301"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/befeleme/pyp2spec"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/befeleme/pyp2spec/releases/tag/v0.14.1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "pyp2spec is Vulnerable to Code Injection"
}
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.