CWE-179: Incorrect Behavior Order: Early Validation

low-risk

The product validates input before applying protection mechanisms that modify the input, which could allow an attacker to bypass the validation via dangerous inputs that only arise after the modification.

Abstraction: Base

Common Consequences

Access Control Bypass Protection Mechanism

Real-World Examples (3)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2022-1271 8.8 0.8%
CVE-2025-4759 8.3 0.2%
CVE-2024-41686 3.3 0.0%
0
/ 100
low-risk
Active Threat 0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability 0/50 · Minimal