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Missing XML Validation

CWE-112 · Base · Draft

The product accepts XML from an untrusted source but does not validate the XML against the proper schema.

Extended description

Most successful attacks begin with a violation of the programmer's assumptions. By accepting an XML document without validating it against a DTD or XML schema, the programmer leaves a door open for attackers to provide unexpected, unreasonable, or malicious input.

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