CWE-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection')
Weakness ID: 917
Description
The software constructs all or part of an expression language (EL) statement in a Java Server Page (JSP) using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended EL statement before it is executed.
Extended Description
Common Consequences
Scope: Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Application Data
Scope: Integrity
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands::