Base weakness
Draft
CWE-91: XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)
The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
65
Recorded CVEs
With this primary weakness
1
KEVs
In the CISA KEV catalog
Not rated
Likelihood of exploit
Per MITRE
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MITRE classification
Overview
Within XML, special elements could include reserved words or characters such as " ", """, and "&", which could then be used to add new data or modify XML syntax.