CWE-470 Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection') – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-470

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Reflection Injection

CWE-470

Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection')

About CWE-470: Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection')

CWE-470 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-470 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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