CWE-791: Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements
The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not completely filter special elements before sending it to a downstream component.
How it's found
Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements 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
- 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-791?
The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not completely filter special elements before sending it to a downstream component.
How do you find Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements?
Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements 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-791?
Unexpected State
Does TurboPentest test for Incomplete 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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