398
Reference Description
XSS problems, although a regexp might allow ">!--" while denying most other
tags.
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1909
CVE-2005-1969 Information hiding using a manipulation involving injection of comment code
into product. Note: these vulnerabilities are likely vulnerable to more general
XSS problems, although a regexp might allow "<!--" while denying most other
tags.
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1969
MemberOf Relationships
This MemberOf relationships table shows additional CWE Catgeories and Views that reference this
weakness as a member. This information is often useful in understanding where a weakness fits
within the context of external information sources.
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 990 SFP Secondary Cluster: Tainted Input to Command 888 2413
MemberOf 1407 Comprehensive Categorization: Improper Neutralization 1400 2532
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
PLOVER Comment Element
Software Fault Patterns SFP24 Tainted input to command
CWE-152: Improper Neutralization of Macro Symbols
Weakness ID : 152
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly
neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as macro symbols when they are sent to a
downstream component.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 138 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements 373
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Integrity Unexpected State
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Implementation
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-152: Improper Neutralization of Macro Symbols
CWE-152: Improper Neutralization of Macro Symbols