CWE-41 Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-41

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-41. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
Using Leading 'Ghost' Character Sequences to Bypass Input Filters
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-41 Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-172 Encoding Error
CWE-173 Improper Handling of Alternate Encoding
CWE-179 Incorrect Behavior Order: Early Validation
CWE-180 Incorrect Behavior Order: Validate Before Canonicalize
CWE-181 Incorrect Behavior Order: Validate Before Filter
CWE-183 Permissive List of Allowed Inputs
CWE-184 Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs
CWE-697 Incorrect Comparison
CWE-707 Improper Neutralization

About CWE-41: Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence

CWE-41 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-41 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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