415
Reference Description
CVE-2002-1345 Multiple FTP clients write arbitrary files via absolute paths in server responses
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-1345
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 Leading Special Element
Software Fault Patterns SFP24 Tainted input to command
CWE-161: Improper Neutralization of Multiple Leading Special Elements
Weakness ID : 161
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly
neutralizes multiple leading special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when
they are sent to a downstream component.
Extended Description
As data is parsed, improperly handled multiple leading special elements may cause the process to
take unexpected actions that result in an attack.
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 160 Improper Neutralization of Leading Special Elements 413
ParentOf 50 Path Equivalence: '//multiple/leading/slash' 100
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Integrity Unexpected State
Potential Mitigations
Developers should anticipate that multiple leading special elements will be injected/removed/
manipulated in the input vectors of their product. Use an appropriate combination of denylists
and allowlists to ensure only valid, expected and appropriate input is processed by the system.
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-161: Improper Neutralization of Multiple Leading Special Elements
CWE-161: Improper Neutralization of Multiple Leading Special Elements