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CWE-793
Only Filtering One Instance of a Special Element
Variant
Incomplete
Description
The product receives data from an upstream component, but only filters a single instance of a special element before sending it to a downstream component.
Incomplete filtering of this nature may be location-dependent, as in only the first or last element is filtered.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Integrity
Impact
Unexpected State
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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