Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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id: d3f:CWE-78

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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
definition
The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Shell injection
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OS Command Injection
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