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.

8376 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-4PWW-4MVF-9JR8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:05 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:05
VLAI
Details

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DiY-CMS 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) lang parameter to modules/guestbook/blocks/control.block.php, (2) main_module parameter to index.php, and (3) getFile parameter to includes/general.functions.php.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-3206"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-09-03T18:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DiY-CMS 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) lang parameter to modules/guestbook/blocks/control.block.php, (2) main_module parameter to index.php, and (3) getFile parameter to includes/general.functions.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-4pww-4mvf-9jr8",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T02:05:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:05:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3206"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61454"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.org/1008-exploits/diycms-rfi.txt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14822"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4PXQ-QC65-2PQQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-23 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:53
VLAI
Details

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Linux allows Code Injection. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector for Linux: before 1.3.1.6.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-28796"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-347",
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-23T14:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "\nImproper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Linux allows Code Injection. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector for Linux: before 1.3.1.6.\n\n\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-4pxq-qc65-2pqq",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T08:53:02Z",
  "published": "2023-10-23T15:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28796"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2022?applicable_category=Linux\u0026applicable_version=1.3.1\u0026deployment_date=2022-09-19"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4Q33-FRHM-4WX9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:13 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:13
VLAI
Details

QuickDraw Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PICT image that triggers memory corruption.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2009-0160"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-05-13T15:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "QuickDraw Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PICT image that triggers memory corruption.",
  "id": "GHSA-4q33-frhm-4wx9",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T03:13:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T03:13:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0160"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/35074"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34926"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34937"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022209"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4Q3G-58H7-P7PQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-13 06:30 – Updated: 2025-11-13 06:30
VLAI
Details

The Import any XML, CSV or Excel File to WordPress (WP All Import) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.6. This is due to the use of eval() on unsanitized user-supplied input in the pmxi_if function within helpers/functions.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with import capabilities (typically administrators), to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server via crafted import templates. This can lead to remote code execution.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-12733"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-13T04:15:46Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Import any XML, CSV or Excel File to WordPress (WP All Import) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.6. This is due to the use of eval() on unsanitized user-supplied input in the pmxi_if function within helpers/functions.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with import capabilities (typically administrators), to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server via crafted import templates. This can lead to remote code execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-4q3g-58h7-p7pq",
  "modified": "2025-11-13T06:30:24Z",
  "published": "2025-11-13T06:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12733"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-all-import/tags/3.9.6/helpers/functions.php#L79"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3393968%40wp-all-import\u0026new=3393968%40wp-all-import\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8475dd90-b47a-42b4-8e4e-44e8512e4fca?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-4Q4R-VQWR-24P4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:34 – Updated: 2025-01-17 15:32
VLAI
Details

** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in phpSCMS 0.0.1-Alpha1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE because the identified code is in a function that is not accessible via direct request.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-5565"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-10-18T21:17:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "** DISPUTED **  PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in phpSCMS 0.0.1-Alpha1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter.  NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE because the identified code is in a function that is not accessible via direct request.",
  "id": "GHSA-4q4r-vqwr-24p4",
  "modified": "2025-01-17T15:32:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:34:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5565"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://arfis.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/rfi-02-phpscms"
    }
  ],
  "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-4Q54-QW95-QM44

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-10 19:01 – Updated: 2022-11-15 19:00
VLAI
Details

ESPCMS P8.21120101 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component INPUT_ISDESCRIPTION.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-44088"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-11-10T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "ESPCMS P8.21120101 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component INPUT_ISDESCRIPTION.",
  "id": "GHSA-4q54-qw95-qm44",
  "modified": "2022-11-15T19:00:51Z",
  "published": "2022-11-10T19:01:09Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44088"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitee.com/earclink/espcms/issues/I5WSND"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://espcms.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-4Q59-5GM6-45P4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-08 00:31 – Updated: 2024-10-08 15:32
VLAI
Details

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in VegaBird Yaazhini 2.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code / maintain persistence via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as Yaazhini.exe.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-45873"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-07T22:15:02Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A DLL hijacking vulnerability in VegaBird Yaazhini 2.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code / maintain persistence via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as Yaazhini.exe.",
  "id": "GHSA-4q59-5gm6-45p4",
  "modified": "2024-10-08T15:32:46Z",
  "published": "2024-10-08T00:31:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45873"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=PACKETSTORM:181912"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://vegabird.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-4Q5P-M3HX-89CR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-08 03:30 – Updated: 2025-03-08 03:30
VLAI
Details

The The Code Snippets CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-13895"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-08T03:15:37Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The The Code Snippets CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes.",
  "id": "GHSA-4q5p-m3hx-89cr",
  "modified": "2025-03-08T03:30:50Z",
  "published": "2025-03-08T03:30:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13895"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/code-snippets-cpt/trunk/lib/CodeSnippitButton.php#L201"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/65f521f4-1968-4c43-a3f0-b0f81632d7aa?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4Q63-MR2M-57HF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-02 18:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 20:12
VLAI
Summary
kubevirt allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command
Details

An issue in kubevirt kubevirt v1.2.0 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command to get the token component.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "kubevirt.io/kubevirt"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "last_affected": "1.2.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-33394"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-05-03T20:15:34Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-02T18:15:07Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue in kubevirt kubevirt v1.2.0 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command to get the token component.",
  "id": "GHSA-4q63-mr2m-57hf",
  "modified": "2024-07-03T20:12:42Z",
  "published": "2024-05-02T18:30:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33394"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/1b75e23ece7ad98490aec1c887bdf49b"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "kubevirt allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command "
}

GHSA-4QF8-XMX7-VJ5F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-06 00:31 – Updated: 2024-12-11 18:30
VLAI
Details

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) navigation2- ROS2-humble and navigation 2-humble allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the error-thrown mechanism in nav2_bt_navigator.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-30961"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-94"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-05T23:15:05Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) navigation2- ROS2-humble and navigation 2-humble allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the error-thrown mechanism in nav2_bt_navigator.",
  "id": "GHSA-4qf8-xmx7-vj5f",
  "modified": "2024-12-11T18:30:41Z",
  "published": "2024-12-06T00:31:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30961"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ros-planning/navigation2/issues/4175"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ros-planning/navigation2/pull/4180"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/GoesM/ROS-CVE-CNVDs"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "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.