CWE-160

Improper Neutralization of Leading Special Elements

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Description

The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes leading special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.

As data is parsed, improperly handled leading special elements may cause the process to take unexpected actions that result in an attack.

Hierarchy (View 1000)

Parents

CWE-138

Children

CWE-161
CWE-37

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