CWE-698: Execution After Redirect (EAR)
The web application sends a redirect to another location, but instead of exiting, it executes additional code.
How it's found
Execution After Redirect (EAR) is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
Consequences
- Alter Execution Logic, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands: This weakness could affect the control flow of the application and allow execution of untrusted code.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-698?
The web application sends a redirect to another location, but instead of exiting, it executes additional code.
How do you find Execution After Redirect (EAR)?
Execution After Redirect (EAR) is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
What is the impact of CWE-698?
Alter Execution Logic, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands: This weakness could affect the control flow of the application and allow execution of untrusted code.
Does TurboPentest test for Execution After Redirect (EAR)?
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
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