CAPEC-240

Resource Injection
High
High
Stable
2014-06-23
00h00 +00:00
2020-12-17
00h00 +00:00
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Descriptions CAPEC

An adversary exploits weaknesses in input validation by manipulating resource identifiers enabling the unintended modification or specification of a resource.

Informations CAPEC

Prerequisites

The target application allows the user to both specify the identifier used to access a system resource. Through this permission, the user gains the capability to perform actions on that resource (e.g., overwrite the file)

Mitigations

Ensure all input content that is delivered to client is sanitized against an acceptable content specification.
Perform input validation for all content.
Enforce regular patching of software.

Related Weaknesses

CWE-ID Weakness Name

CWE-99

 Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection')
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control.

Submission

Name Organization Date Date release
CAPEC Content Team The MITRE Corporation 2014-06-23 +00:00

Modifications

Name Organization Date Comment
CAPEC Content Team The MITRE Corporation 2015-12-07 +00:00 Updated Description, Description Summary
CAPEC Content Team The MITRE Corporation 2017-05-01 +00:00 Updated Attack_Motivation-Consequences, Attack_Prerequisites, Related_Weaknesses, Solutions_and_Mitigations, Typical_Likelihood_of_Exploit, Typical_Severity
CAPEC Content Team The MITRE Corporation 2020-12-17 +00:00 Updated Taxonomy_Mappings