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CWE-790
Improper Filtering of Special Elements
Class
Incomplete
Description
The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not filter or incorrectly filters special elements before sending it to a downstream component.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Integrity
Impact
Unexpected State
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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