Improper input validation

Improper input validation or unchecked user input is a type of vulnerability in computer software that may be used for security exploits. This vulnerability is caused when "[t]he product does not validate or incorrectly validates input that can affect the control flow or data flow of a program." == Examples == Examples include: Buffer overflow Cross-site scripting Directory traversal Null byte injection SQL injection Uncontrolled format string == See also == Input validation – Process of ensuring computer data is both correct and usefulPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Common Weakness Enumeration – Catalog of software weaknesses and vulnerabilities (CWE) == References == == External links == "Input Validation".

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Improper input validation

Improper input validation or unchecked user input is a type of vulnerability in computer software that may be used for security exploits. This vulnerability is caused when "[t]he product does not validate or incorrectly validates input that can affect the control flow or data flow of a program." == Examples == Examples include: Buffer overflow Cross-site scripting Directory traversal Null byte injection SQL injection Uncontrolled format string == See also == Input validation – Process of ensuring computer data is both correct and usefulPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Common Weakness Enumeration – Catalog of software weaknesses and vulnerabilities (CWE) == References == == External links == "Input Validation".

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