CWE-790: Improper Filtering of Special Elements
The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not filter or incorrectly filters special elements before sending it to a downstream component.
How it's found
Improper Filtering of Special Elements describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
Consequences
- Unexpected State
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-790?
The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not filter or incorrectly filters special elements before sending it to a downstream component.
How do you find Improper Filtering of Special Elements?
Improper Filtering of Special Elements describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
What is the impact of CWE-790?
Unexpected State
Does TurboPentest test for Improper Filtering of Special Elements?
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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