Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Allowed-with-Review

Improper 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.

8342 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-RQ58-343G-RCP4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:01 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:01
VLAI
Details

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.3, 9.x before 9.4.5, and 10.x before 10.1 on Windows and Mac OS X do not properly restrict script, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, related to a "cross document script execution vulnerability."

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-2101"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-06-16T23:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.3, 9.x before 9.4.5, and 10.x before 10.1 on Windows and Mac OS X do not properly restrict script, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, related to a \"cross document script execution vulnerability.\"",
  "id": "GHSA-rq58-343g-rcp4",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:01:34Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:01:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2101"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68015"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13919"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/73063"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-16.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48255"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025658"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-166A.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RQ72-G3XF-2GX3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-17 15:30 – Updated: 2023-12-17 15:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in rmountjoy92 DashMachine 0.5-4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /settings/save_config of the component Config Handler. The manipulation of the argument value_template leads to code injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248257 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-6899"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-12-17T13:15:42Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in rmountjoy92 DashMachine 0.5-4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /settings/save_config of the component Config Handler. The manipulation of the argument value_template leads to code injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248257 was assigned to this vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-rq72-g3xf-2gx3",
  "modified": "2023-12-17T15:30:19Z",
  "published": "2023-12-17T15:30:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6899"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://treasure-blarney-085.notion.site/DashMachine-Unauthorized-RCE-931a35a81af9448ebe9fb4cd904d4a0c"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248257"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.248257"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RQ97-Q79G-HXG7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:30 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:30
VLAI
Details

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) language/lang_german/lang_admin_album.php, (2) language/lang_english/lang_main_album.php, and (3) language/lang_english/lang_admin_album.php, different vectors than CVE-2007-5009.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-5100"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-09-26T22:17:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) language/lang_german/lang_admin_album.php, (2) language/lang_english/lang_main_album.php, and (3) language/lang_english/lang_admin_album.php, different vectors than CVE-2007-5009.",
  "id": "GHSA-rq97-q79g-hxg7",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T18:30:12Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:30:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5100"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/38723"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/38724"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/38725"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/26888"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.phpbb2.de/ftopic45218.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25776"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3247"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RQCV-XM6X-2P88

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-19 12:31 – Updated: 2026-05-19 21:32
VLAI
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection') vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.

This issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-46586"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-19T10:16:24Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027), Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code (\u0027Eval Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Apache OFBiz.\n\nThis issue affects Apache OFBiz: before 24.09.06.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 24.09.06, which fixes the issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqcv-xm6x-2p88",
  "modified": "2026-05-19T21:32:03Z",
  "published": "2026-05-19T12:31:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46586"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/7mgjl81nrpxqtfcg6h5qtrx7wztbl4js"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/19/30"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RQGR-H8G8-4P6W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:45 – Updated: 2025-04-11 03:40
VLAI
Details

CRLF injection vulnerability in Bugzilla before 3.2.9, 3.4.x before 3.4.9, 3.6.x before 3.6.3, and 4.0.x before 4.0rc1, when Server Push is enabled in a web browser, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and content, and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks, via a crafted URL.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-3172"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-11-05T17:00:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "CRLF injection vulnerability in Bugzilla before 3.2.9, 3.4.x before 3.4.9, 3.6.x before 3.6.3, and 4.0.x before 4.0rc1, when Server Push is enabled in a web browser, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and content, and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks, via a crafted URL.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqgr-h8g8-4p6w",
  "modified": "2025-04-11T03:40:50Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T05:45:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3172"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=600464"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050813.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050820.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050830.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42271"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.2.8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024683"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2878"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2975"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RQHW-P5R2-7VQ4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-03 12:31 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:34
VLAI
Details

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Soflyy Breakdance allows Code Injection.This issue affects Breakdance: from n/a through 1.7.0.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-31390"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-04-03T12:15:14Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in Soflyy Breakdance allows Code Injection.This issue affects Breakdance: from n/a through 1.7.0.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqhw-p5r2-7vq4",
  "modified": "2026-04-28T21:34:31Z",
  "published": "2024-04-03T12:31:06Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31390"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/articles/unpatched-authenticated-rce-in-oxygen-and-breakdance-builder?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/breakdance/wordpress-breakdance-plugin-1-7-0-authenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://snicco.io/vulnerability-disclosure/breakdance/client-mode-remote-code-execution-breakdance-1-7-0?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9glx54-LfRE"
    }
  ],
  "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-RQP5-PG7W-832P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-07-31 04:21 – Updated: 2023-08-25 21:06
VLAI
Summary
datagrid contains code Injection backdoor
Details

The datagrid gem 1.0.6 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "RubyGems",
        "name": "datagrid"
      },
      "versions": [
        "1.0.6"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-14281"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2019-07-31T03:56:22Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-07-26T05:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The datagrid gem 1.0.6 for Ruby, as distributed on RubyGems.org, included a code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqp5-pg7w-832p",
  "modified": "2023-08-25T21:06:23Z",
  "published": "2019-07-31T04:21:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14281"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/issues/2072"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/datagrid/CVE-2019-14281.yml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://rubygems.org/gems/datagrid/versions"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "datagrid contains code Injection backdoor"
}

GHSA-RQQR-GJ2J-GJ69

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:18 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:18
VLAI
Details

CRLF injection vulnerability in /+CSCOE+/logon.html on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.0 through 8.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCth63101.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-3285"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-20",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-05-02T10:09:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "CRLF injection vulnerability in /+CSCOE+/logon.html on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices with software 8.0 through 8.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCth63101.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqqr-gj2j-gj69",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T00:18:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T00:18:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3285"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75343"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.cisco.com/web/software/280775065/37740/ASA-805-Interim-Release-Notes.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027008"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RQRQ-H4PG-97GF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:57 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:57
VLAI
Details

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in AR Web Content Manager (AWCM) 2.1 final allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the theme_file parameter to (1) includes/window_top.php and (2) header.php, and the (3) lang_file parameter to control/common.php.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-4810"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-07-08T22:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in AR Web Content Manager (AWCM) 2.1 final allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the theme_file parameter to (1) includes/window_top.php and (2) header.php, and the (3) lang_file parameter to control/common.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqrq-h4pg-97gf",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:57:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:57:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4810"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63236"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15510"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44868"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RQV3-6H29-J2M3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-04-14 00:31
VLAI
Details

SAP Landscape Transformation contains a vulnerability in an RFC-exposed function module that could allow a high privileged adversary to inject arbitrary ABAP code and operating system commands. Due to this, some information could be modified, but the attacker does not have control over kind or degree. This leads to a low impact on integrity, while confidentiality and availability are not impacted.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-27675"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-14T00:16:05Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "SAP Landscape Transformation contains a vulnerability in an RFC-exposed function module that could allow a high privileged adversary to inject arbitrary ABAP code and operating system commands. Due to this, some information could be modified, but the attacker does not have control over kind or degree. This leads to a low impact on integrity, while confidentiality and availability are not impacted.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqv3-6h29-j2m3",
  "modified": "2026-04-14T00:31:13Z",
  "published": "2026-04-14T00:31:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27675"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3723097"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Refactoring

Refactor your program so that you do not have to dynamically generate code.

Mitigation
Architecture and Design
  • 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
Implementation

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
Testing

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
Operation

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
Operation

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
Implementation

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.