CWE-436 Interpretation Conflict – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-436

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-436. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
HTTP Request Splitting
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-113 Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('HTTP Request/Response Splitting')
CWE-138 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements
CWE-436 Interpretation Conflict
HTTP Response Smuggling
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-436 Interpretation Conflict
CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')
HTTP Response Splitting
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-113 Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('HTTP Request/Response Splitting')
CWE-138 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements
CWE-436 Interpretation Conflict

About CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict

CWE-436 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-436 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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