CWE-1336Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine

Description

The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine.

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Common consequences

• Integrity→Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

Potential mitigations

• Architecture and Design
  Choose a template engine that offers a sandbox or restricted mode, or at least limits the power of any available expressions, function calls, or commands.
• Implementation
  Use the template engine's sandbox or restricted mode, if available.

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