CWE-91 – XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)

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Description

The software does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.

Within XML, special elements could include reserved words or characters such as ““, “””, and “&”, which could then be used to add new data or modify XML syntax.

Modes of Introduction:

– Architecture and Design

Likelihood of Exploit:

 

Related Weaknesses

CWE-74
CWE-74

 

Consequences

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Read Application Data, Modify Application Data

 

Potential Mitigations

Phase: Implementation

Effectiveness:

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