CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-444

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CAPEC Related Weaknesses
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 Request Smuggling
CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')

About CWE-444: Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')

CWE-444 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-444 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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