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.
8353 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-264V-WVVX-84J4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:31 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:31PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in template/simpledefault/admin/_masterlayout.php in Mundi Mail 0.8.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the top parameter. NOTE: when allow_url_fopen is disabled, directory traversal attacks are possible to include and execute arbitrary local files.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-2095"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-06-17T17:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in template/simpledefault/admin/_masterlayout.php in Mundi Mail 0.8.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the top parameter. NOTE: when allow_url_fopen is disabled, directory traversal attacks are possible to include and execute arbitrary local files.",
"id": "GHSA-264v-wvvx-84j4",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:31:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:31:39Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2095"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8948"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-26C6-C3H3-4QF7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-27 06:30 – Updated: 2026-03-06 21:30A Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in plugin management in iota C.ai Conversational Platform from 1.0.0 through 2.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to perform arbitrary system commands via a DLL file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-52959"
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"CWE-94"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-27T06:15:19Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A Improper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) vulnerability in plugin management in iota C.ai Conversational Platform from 1.0.0 through 2.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to perform arbitrary system commands via a DLL file.",
"id": "GHSA-26c6-c3h3-4qf7",
"modified": "2026-03-06T21:30:30Z",
"published": "2024-11-27T06:30:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://zuso.ai/advisory/za-2024-12"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:H/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-26G2-MV7P-7J93
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 06:47 – Updated: 2022-05-01 06:47Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted SELECTION record that triggers memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1302.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2006-1301"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2006-07-13T22:05:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted SELECTION record that triggers memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1302.",
"id": "GHSA-26g2-mv7p-7j93",
"modified": "2022-05-01T06:47:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T06:47:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-1301"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-037"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A557"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1016472"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18853"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-26QH-MGJW-5HG7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01D-link DIR-816 A2 v1.10 is affected by a remote code injection vulnerability. An HTTP request parameter can be used in command string construction in the handler function of the /goform/dir_setWanWifi, which can lead to command injection via shell metacharacters in the statuscheckpppoeuser parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26810"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-30T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "D-link DIR-816 A2 v1.10 is affected by a remote code injection vulnerability. An HTTP request parameter can be used in command string construction in the handler function of the /goform/dir_setWanWifi, which can lead to command injection via shell metacharacters in the statuscheckpppoeuser parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-26qh-mgjw-5hg7",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:45:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/GD008/vuln/blob/main/DIR-816.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
}
],
"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-276C-R54J-3FG6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:37 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:37MRcgi/MRProcessIncomingForms.pl in Numara FootPrints 8.1 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the PROJECTNUM parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1214"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-03-08T00:44:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "MRcgi/MRProcessIncomingForms.pl in Numara FootPrints 8.1 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the PROJECTNUM parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.",
"id": "GHSA-276c-r54j-3fg6",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:37:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:37:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1214"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/28659"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-277H-HMWQ-93FQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-26 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01There is a logic bypass vulnerability in smartphones. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause code injection.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22430"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-25T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "There is a logic bypass vulnerability in smartphones. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause code injection.",
"id": "GHSA-277h-hmwq-93fq",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:09Z",
"published": "2022-02-26T00:00:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22430"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-202107-0000001170634565"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-277J-V92F-57Q6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:11 – Updated: 2022-05-02 06:11Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac do not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Microsoft Office Excel DbOrParamQry Record Parsing Vulnerability."
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-0264"
],
"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 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac do not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka \"Microsoft Office Excel DbOrParamQry Record Parsing Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-277j-v92f-57q6",
"modified": "2022-05-02T06:11:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T06:11:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0264"
},
{
"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%3A7888"
},
{
"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-277P-FFM3-R4H5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:12 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33** DISPUTED ** CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions. NOTE: the vendor reportedly has stated this is "a feature, not a bug."
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-8912"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-05-12T07:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "** DISPUTED ** CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions. NOTE: the vendor reportedly has stated this is \"a feature, not a bug.\"",
"id": "GHSA-277p-ffm3-r4h5",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:12:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8912"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://osandamalith.com/2017/05/11/cmsms-2-1-6-multiple-vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41997"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2799-6G5R-MMC7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-18 20:26The superduper project thru v0.10.0 contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability in its query parsing component. The _parse_op_part() function in query.py uses the unsafe eval() function to dynamically evaluate user-supplied query operands without proper sanitization or restriction. Although the function attempts to limit the execution context by providing a restricted global namespace, it does not block access to dangerous built-in functions. A remote attacker can exploit this by submitting a specially crafted query string containing Python code that imports modules (e.g., os) and executes arbitrary system commands, leading to complete compromise of the server.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "superduper-framework"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
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"last_affected": "0.10.0"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-31225"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-18T20:26:43Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-12T16:16:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The superduper project thru v0.10.0 contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability in its query parsing component. The _parse_op_part() function in query.py uses the unsafe eval() function to dynamically evaluate user-supplied query operands without proper sanitization or restriction. Although the function attempts to limit the execution context by providing a restricted global namespace, it does not block access to dangerous built-in functions. A remote attacker can exploit this by submitting a specially crafted query string containing Python code that imports modules (e.g., os) and executes arbitrary system commands, leading to complete compromise of the server.",
"id": "GHSA-2799-6g5r-mmc7",
"modified": "2026-05-18T20:26:43Z",
"published": "2026-05-12T18:30:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31225"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/superduper-io/superduper"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.notion.so/CVE-2026-31225-35d1e1393188814f99b5eec7b6517190"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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],
"summary": "Superduper: Remote code execution via unsafe eval in superduper query parsing"
}
GHSA-279P-29GW-62V2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:07 – Updated: 2022-05-02 00:07PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skin_shop/standard/3_plugin_twindow/twindow_notice.php in TECHNOTE 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the shop_this_skin_path parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-4138"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-94"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-09-24T05:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skin_shop/standard/3_plugin_twindow/twindow_notice.php in TECHNOTE 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the shop_this_skin_path parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-279p-29gw-62v2",
"modified": "2022-05-02T00:07:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T00:07:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4138"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45215"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6478"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/48166"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31916"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31222"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2609"
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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.