Improper Neutralization of Multiple Leading Special Elements

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id: d3f:CWE-161

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Improper Neutralization of Multiple Leading Special Elements
definition
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes multiple leading special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.
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