CWE-138: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements
low-riskThe product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as control elements or syntactic markers when they are sent to a downstream component.
Abstraction: Class
Common Consequences
Confidentiality
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Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Real-World Examples (10)
| CVE | CVSS | EPSS | KEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-42117 | 9.8 | 7.3% | — |
| CVE-2022-0024 | 7.2 | 1.3% | — |
| CVE-2022-2429 | 6.5 | 0.8% | — |
| CVE-2023-22288 | 4.1 | 0.6% | — |
| CVE-2016-0750 | 4.2 | 0.5% | — |
| CVE-2024-38133 | 7.8 | 0.3% | — |
| CVE-2025-5878 | 7.3 | 0.2% | — |
| CVE-2024-51500 | 5.3 | 0.1% | — |
| CVE-2023-7012 | 9.6 | 0.1% | — |
| CVE-2026-20009 | 5.3 | 0.0% | — |
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Active Threat
0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability
0/50 · Minimal