CWE-77
Allowed-with-ReviewImproper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
5416 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-6FJ4-VX3M-G726
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-24 03:31 – Updated: 2025-02-24 03:31A vulnerability was found in LB-LINK AC1900 Router 1.0.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function websGetVar of the file /goform/set_blacklist. The manipulation of the argument mac/enable leads to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"id": "GHSA-6fj4-vx3m-g726",
"modified": "2025-02-24T03:31:52Z",
"published": "2025-02-24T03:31:52Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1610"
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"url": "https://noisy-caravel-a9a.notion.site/LBLINK_AC1900_V1-0-2_-set_blacklist-_-bs_SetMacBlack-_CI-179898c94eac802b9451fcb79aa668c3?pvs=74"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.296600"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.296600"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.501024"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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-6FQW-CVH4-899X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00/jsonrpc on D-Link DIR-841 3.03 and 3.04 devices allows authenticated command injection via ping, ping6, or traceroute (under System Tools).
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "/jsonrpc on D-Link DIR-841 3.03 and 3.04 devices allows authenticated command injection via ping, ping6, or traceroute (under System Tools).",
"id": "GHSA-6fqw-cvh4-899x",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28143"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vitorespf/Advisories/blob/master/DLINK-DIR-841-command-injection.txt"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10207"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-6FRX-MQ4H-6R95
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-15 09:30 – Updated: 2024-08-27 21:31There is a command injection vulnerability in the TRENDnet TEW-827DRU router with firmware version 2.10B01. An attacker can inject commands into the post request parameters usapps.config.smb_admin_name in the apply.cgi interface, thereby gaining root shell privileges.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-15T08:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "There is a command injection vulnerability in the TRENDnet TEW-827DRU router with firmware version 2.10B01. An attacker can inject commands into the post request parameters usapps.config.smb_admin_name in the apply.cgi interface, thereby gaining root shell privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-6frx-mq4h-6r95",
"modified": "2024-08-27T21:31:11Z",
"published": "2024-03-15T09:30:37Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28353"
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"url": "https://warp-desk-89d.notion.site/TEW-827DRU-5c40fb20572148f0b00f329d69273791"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-6G2W-WW3W-XH3X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-10 18:31 – Updated: 2025-01-14 18:31TOTOLINK A6000R V1.0.1-B20201211.2000 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the opmode parameter in the action_reboot function.
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"details": "TOTOLINK A6000R V1.0.1-B20201211.2000 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the opmode parameter in the action_reboot function.",
"id": "GHSA-6g2w-ww3w-xh3x",
"modified": "2025-01-14T18:31:55Z",
"published": "2025-01-10T18:31:41Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57212"
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"url": "https://github.com/yanggao017/vuln/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A6000R/CI_10_action_reboot/README.md"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-6G93-H28J-6GJP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-16 18:32 – Updated: 2026-03-16 18:32A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC8 16.03.50.11. This affects the function route_set_user_policy_rule of the file /cgi-bin/UploadCfg of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument wans.policy.list1 results in os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
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"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC8 16.03.50.11. This affects the function route_set_user_policy_rule of the file /cgi-bin/UploadCfg of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument wans.policy.list1 results in os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-6g93-h28j-6gjp",
"modified": "2026-03-16T18:32:04Z",
"published": "2026-03-16T18:32:04Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4253"
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"url": "https://github.com/digitalandrew/tenda_ac8_v5/blob/main/poc_cmdi_config_upload.py"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.351211"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.351211"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.771771"
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"url": "https://www.tenda.com.cn"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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",
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GHSA-6GCM-82P2-F4QV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:10 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:10GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in a crafted filesystem label.
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"CVE-2014-7208"
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"nvd_published_at": "2014-12-19T15:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in a crafted filesystem label.",
"id": "GHSA-6gcm-82p2-f4qv",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:10:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:10:05Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-7208"
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"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/77"
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"url": "http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html"
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GHSA-6GRQ-PC8M-GG28
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would need to have valid administrator credentials on an affected device. Cisco has not released software updates that address these vulnerabilities.
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-13T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the underlying operating system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would need to have valid administrator credentials on an affected device. Cisco has not released software updates that address these vulnerabilities.",
"id": "GHSA-6grq-pc8m-gg28",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:03Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1149"
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"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-rv-command-inject-LBdQ2KRN"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-6H7P-7875-2MWH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-07 12:31 – Updated: 2026-02-07 12:31A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /goform/set_password. This manipulation of the argument http_passwd causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
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"details": "A vulnerability was determined in D-Link DIR-823X 250416. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /goform/set_password. This manipulation of the argument http_passwd causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.",
"id": "GHSA-6h7p-7875-2mwh",
"modified": "2026-02-07T12:31:24Z",
"published": "2026-02-07T12:31:24Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2081"
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"url": "https://github.com/master-abc/cve/issues/22"
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"url": "https://github.com/master-abc/cve/issues/22#issue-3847400767"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344648"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.344648"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.745553"
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"url": "https://www.dlink.com"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-6HF2-H4C4-M3PW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2022-10-24 19:00A command injection vulnerability in tcpdump command processing on Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an attacker with authenticated CLI access to be able to bypass configured access protections to execute arbitrary shell commands within the context of the current user. The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass command authorization restrictions assigned to their specific user account and execute commands that are available to the privilege level for which the user is assigned. For example, a user that is in the super-user login class, but restricted to executing specific CLI commands could exploit the vulnerability to execute any other command available to an unrestricted admin user. This vulnerability does not increase the privilege level of the user, but rather bypasses any CLI command restrictions by allowing full access to the shell. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.3R2-S1-EVO; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2-S2-EVO; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R2-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R1-S1-EVO, 21.2R2-EVO.
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"details": "A command injection vulnerability in tcpdump command processing on Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an attacker with authenticated CLI access to be able to bypass configured access protections to execute arbitrary shell commands within the context of the current user. The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass command authorization restrictions assigned to their specific user account and execute commands that are available to the privilege level for which the user is assigned. For example, a user that is in the super-user login class, but restricted to executing specific CLI commands could exploit the vulnerability to execute any other command available to an unrestricted admin user. This vulnerability does not increase the privilege level of the user, but rather bypasses any CLI command restrictions by allowing full access to the shell. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.3R2-S1-EVO; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2-S2-EVO; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R2-EVO; 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R1-S1-EVO, 21.2R2-EVO.",
"id": "GHSA-6hf2-h4c4-m3pw",
"modified": "2022-10-24T19:00:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:53Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31357"
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"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11221"
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GHSA-6HHX-VM7M-J47C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-07 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-15 00:00Totolink A830R V5.9c.4729_B20191112, Totolink A3100R V4.1.2cu.5050_B20200504, Totolink A950RG V4.1.2cu.5161_B20200903, Totolink A800R V4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730, Totolink A3000RU V5.9c.5185_B20201128, Totolink A810R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201026 were discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability.
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"id": "GHSA-6hhx-vm7m-j47c",
"modified": "2022-07-15T00:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-07-07T00:00:26Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28935"
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"url": "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JNX74lNgC3U9pnrcNlGo0hsDGZzF6h7F"
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"url": "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JNX74lNgC3U9pnrcNlGo0hsDGZzF6h7F?usp=sharing"
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Mitigation
If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
Mitigation
If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
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
Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
Mitigation
Assign permissions that prevent the user from accessing/opening privileged files.
CAPEC-136: LDAP Injection
An attacker manipulates or crafts an LDAP query for the purpose of undermining the security of the target. Some applications use user input to create LDAP queries that are processed by an LDAP server. For example, a user might provide their username during authentication and the username might be inserted in an LDAP query during the authentication process. An attacker could use this input to inject additional commands into an LDAP query that could disclose sensitive information. For example, entering a * in the aforementioned query might return information about all users on the system. This attack is very similar to an SQL injection attack in that it manipulates a query to gather additional information or coerce a particular return value.
CAPEC-15: Command Delimiters
An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities that allows an attacker's commands to be concatenated onto a legitimate command with the intent of targeting other resources such as the file system or database. The system that uses a filter or denylist input validation, as opposed to allowlist validation is vulnerable to an attacker who predicts delimiters (or combinations of delimiters) not present in the filter or denylist. As with other injection attacks, the attacker uses the command delimiter payload as an entry point to tunnel through the application and activate additional attacks through SQL queries, shell commands, network scanning, and so on.
CAPEC-183: IMAP/SMTP Command Injection
An adversary exploits weaknesses in input validation on web-mail servers to execute commands on the IMAP/SMTP server. Web-mail servers often sit between the Internet and the IMAP or SMTP mail server. User requests are received by the web-mail servers which then query the back-end mail server for the requested information and return this response to the user. In an IMAP/SMTP command injection attack, mail-server commands are embedded in parts of the request sent to the web-mail server. If the web-mail server fails to adequately sanitize these requests, these commands are then sent to the back-end mail server when it is queried by the web-mail server, where the commands are then executed. This attack can be especially dangerous since administrators may assume that the back-end server is protected against direct Internet access and therefore may not secure it adequately against the execution of malicious commands.
CAPEC-248: Command Injection
An adversary looking to execute a command of their choosing, injects new items into an existing command thus modifying interpretation away from what was intended. Commands in this context are often standalone strings that are interpreted by a downstream component and cause specific responses. This type of attack is possible when untrusted values are used to build these command strings. Weaknesses in input validation or command construction can enable the attack and lead to successful exploitation.
CAPEC-40: Manipulating Writeable Terminal Devices
This attack exploits terminal devices that allow themselves to be written to by other users. The attacker sends command strings to the target terminal device hoping that the target user will hit enter and thereby execute the malicious command with their privileges. The attacker can send the results (such as copying /etc/passwd) to a known directory and collect once the attack has succeeded.
CAPEC-43: Exploiting Multiple Input Interpretation Layers
An attacker supplies the target software with input data that contains sequences of special characters designed to bypass input validation logic. This exploit relies on the target making multiples passes over the input data and processing a "layer" of special characters with each pass. In this manner, the attacker can disguise input that would otherwise be rejected as invalid by concealing it with layers of special/escape characters that are stripped off by subsequent processing steps. The goal is to first discover cases where the input validation layer executes before one or more parsing layers. That is, user input may go through the following logic in an application: <parser1> --> <input validator> --> <parser2>. In such cases, the attacker will need to provide input that will pass through the input validator, but after passing through parser2, will be converted into something that the input validator was supposed to stop.
CAPEC-75: Manipulating Writeable Configuration Files
Generally these are manually edited files that are not in the preview of the system administrators, any ability on the attackers' behalf to modify these files, for example in a CVS repository, gives unauthorized access directly to the application, the same as authorized users.
CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls
An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.