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-3R8G-564W-2JQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:41 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:41PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/engine/content/elements/menu.php in KingCMS 0.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[AdminPath] parameter.
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"nvd_published_at": "2009-09-03T17:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/engine/content/elements/menu.php in KingCMS 0.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[AdminPath] parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-3r8g-564w-2jq8",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:41:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:41:23Z",
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"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9566"
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GHSA-3R9X-86QJ-C5F2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:39 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:39PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.treeg.php in the Flash Tree Gallery (com_treeg) component 1.0 for Joomla!, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the mosConfig_live_site parameter.
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"nvd_published_at": "2009-03-18T15:30:00Z",
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"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.treeg.php in the Flash Tree Gallery (com_treeg) component 1.0 for Joomla!, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the mosConfig_live_site parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-3r9x-86qj-c5f2",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:39:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:39:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6482"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46260"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6928"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/49499"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/32520"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32041"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-3RCM-MFQ3-5M2C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:40 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:40PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/onguma.class.php in the Onguma Time Sheet (com_ongumatimesheet20) 2.0 4b component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/onguma.class.php in the Onguma Time Sheet (com_ongumatimesheet20) 2.0 4b component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-3rcm-mfq3-5m2c",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:40:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:40:05Z",
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"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6976"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32095"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-3RCQ-VWX7-JH65
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-28 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-01 00:00Notable v1.8.4 does not filter text editing, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the Title text field.
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-27T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Notable v1.8.4 does not filter text editing, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the Title text field.",
"id": "GHSA-3rcq-vwx7-jh65",
"modified": "2022-04-01T00:00:49Z",
"published": "2022-03-28T00:00:20Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/notable/notable/issues/1595"
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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"
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GHSA-3RCW-9P9X-582V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-11-10 16:54 – Updated: 2024-11-13 22:06Impact
TensorFlow's saved_model_cli tool is vulnerable to a code injection as it calls eval on user supplied strings
def preprocess_input_exprs_arg_string(input_exprs_str):
...
for input_raw in filter(bool, input_exprs_str.split(';')):
...
input_key, expr = input_raw.split('=', 1)
input_dict[input_key] = eval(expr)
...
This can be used by attackers to run arbitrary code on the plaform where the CLI tool runs.
However, given that the tool is always run manually, the impact of this is not severe. We have patched this by adding a safe flag which defaults to True and an explicit warning for users.
Patches
We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 8b202f08d52e8206af2bdb2112a62fafbc546ec7.
The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, TensorFlow 2.5.2, and TensorFlow 2.4.4, as these are also affected and still in supported range.
For more information
Please consult our security guide for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.
Attribution
This vulnerability has been reported by Omer Kaspi from Vdoo.
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-05T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "### Impact\nTensorFlow\u0027s `saved_model_cli` tool is vulnerable to a code injection as it [calls `eval` on user supplied strings](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/87462bfac761435a46641ff2f10ad0b6e5414a4b/tensorflow/python/tools/saved_model_cli.py#L524-L550)\n \n```python\ndef preprocess_input_exprs_arg_string(input_exprs_str):\n ... \n for input_raw in filter(bool, input_exprs_str.split(\u0027;\u0027)):\n ...\n input_key, expr = input_raw.split(\u0027=\u0027, 1)\n input_dict[input_key] = eval(expr)\n ...\n``` \n \nThis can be used by attackers to run arbitrary code on the plaform where the CLI tool runs.\nHowever, given that the tool is always run manually, the impact of this is not severe. We have patched this by adding a `safe` flag which defaults to `True` and an explicit warning for users. \n\n### Patches\nWe have patched the issue in GitHub commit [8b202f08d52e8206af2bdb2112a62fafbc546ec7](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/8b202f08d52e8206af2bdb2112a62fafbc546ec7).\n\nThe fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, TensorFlow 2.5.2, and TensorFlow 2.4.4, as these are also affected and still in supported range.\n\n### For more information\nPlease consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.\n\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by Omer Kaspi from Vdoo.",
"id": "GHSA-3rcw-9p9x-582v",
"modified": "2024-11-13T22:06:49Z",
"published": "2021-11-10T16:54:02Z",
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GHSA-3RF2-RMW5-85X7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-01 18:30 – Updated: 2022-12-05 21:30A code injection vulnerability allows adjacent attackers to execute code in the Wifi controller of Sophos Firewall older than version 19.5 GA.
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"details": "A code injection vulnerability allows adjacent attackers to execute code in the Wifi controller of Sophos Firewall older than version 19.5 GA.",
"id": "GHSA-3rf2-rmw5-85x7",
"modified": "2022-12-05T21:30:42Z",
"published": "2022-12-01T18:30:47Z",
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-3RFG-XVMC-CFF9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:14 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:14The jigbrowser+ application before 1.5.0 for Android does not properly implement the WebView class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.
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"details": "The jigbrowser+ application before 1.5.0 for Android does not properly implement the WebView class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.",
"id": "GHSA-3rfg-xvmc-cff9",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:14:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:14:27Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4017"
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"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN86318665/index.html"
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"url": "http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000091"
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"url": "http://osvdb.org/85819"
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GHSA-3RFR-67G3-3FFQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:07 – Updated: 2022-05-02 00:07Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in x10Media x10 Automatic MP3 Script 1.5.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the web_root parameter to (1) includes/function_core.php and (2) templates/layout_lyrics.php.
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in x10Media x10 Automatic MP3 Script 1.5.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the web_root parameter to (1) includes/function_core.php and (2) templates/layout_lyrics.php.",
"id": "GHSA-3rfr-67g3-3ffq",
"modified": "2022-05-02T00:07:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T00:07:14Z",
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"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45224"
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"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6480"
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.org/0809-exploits/x10media-rfi.txt"
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"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31920"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4294"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31225"
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"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2608"
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GHSA-3RG2-HC5H-P32J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:16 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:16Excel in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; and Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel file with a malformed record object, aka "Record Pointer Corruption Vulnerability."
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"id": "GHSA-3rg2-hc5h-p32j",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:16:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:16:32Z",
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"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-021"
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"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5830"
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GHSA-3RHQ-QJCJ-26W7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2025-08-29 00:31, aka 'Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (on-premises) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17152.
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"details": ", aka \u0027Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (on-premises) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17152.",
"id": "GHSA-3rhq-qjcj-26w7",
"modified": "2025-08-29T00:31:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:56Z",
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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.