CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

CWE-20 là gì?

CWE-20 là Improper Input Validation. Lỗi phát sinh khi the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Hiện có 1.195 lỗ hổng trong kho dữ liệu liên quan đến CWE-20 và 8 trong số đó nằm trong danh mục khai thác thực tế của CISA.

THỨ HẠNG OWASP TOP 10:20255 — A05:2025 — Injection
Tổng số CVE liên quan (365 ngày)1.195
Mức trừu tượngLớp
Khả năng khai thácCao

Số lượng lỗ hổng nằm trong CWE-20

1.195 lỗ hổngTăng 390% so với cùng kỳ

Số lượng lỗ hổng trong CISA KEV của CWE-20

8 lỗ hổngTăng 100% so với cùng kỳ

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Giai đoạn hình thành

  • Kiến trúc và thiết kế
  • Hiện thực hóa: REALIZATION: This weakness is caused during implementation of an architectural security tactic. If a programmer believes that an attacker cannot modify certain inputs, then the programmer might not perform any input validation at all. For example, in web applications, many programmers believe that cookies and hidden form fields can not be modified from a web browser (CWE-472), although they can be altered using a proxy or a custom program. In a client-server architecture, the programmer might assume that client-side security checks cannot be bypassed, even when a custom client could be written that skips those checks (CWE-602).

Hậu quả thường gặp

Dữ liệu MITRE CWE chính thức
Tác độngPhạm viDiễn giải
Từ chối dịch vụ: sập, thoát hoặc khởi động lại, Từ chối dịch vụ: tiêu thụ tài nguyên CPU, Từ chối dịch vụ: tiêu thụ bộ nhớTính sẵn sàngAn attacker could provide unexpected values and cause a program crash or arbitrary control of resource allocation, leading to excessive consumption of resources such as memory and CPU.
Đọc bộ nhớ, Đọc tệp hoặc thư mụcTính bí mậtAn attacker could read confidential data if they are able to control resource references.
Thay đổi bộ nhớ, Thực thi mã hoặc lệnh trái phépTính toàn vẹn, Tính bí mật, Tính sẵn sàngAn attacker could use malicious input to modify data or possibly alter control flow in unexpected ways, including arbitrary command execution.

Biện pháp giảm thiểu rủi ro

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  1. Giảm bề mặt tấn công · Kiến trúc và thiết kếConsider using language-theoretic security (LangSec) techniques that characterize inputs using a formal language and build "recognizers" for that language. This effectively requires parsing to be a distinct layer that effectively enforces a boundary between raw input and internal data representations, instead of allowing parser code to be scattered throughout the program, where it could be subject to errors or inconsistencies that create weaknesses. [REF-1109] [REF-1110] [REF-1111]
  2. Thư viện hoặc framework · Kiến trúc và thiết kếUse an input validation framework such as Struts or the OWASP ESAPI Validation API. Note that using a framework does not automatically address all input validation problems; be mindful of weaknesses that could arise from misusing the framework itself (CWE-1173).
  3. Giảm bề mặt tấn công · Kiến trúc và thiết kế, Hiện thực hóaUnderstand all the potential areas where untrusted inputs can enter the product, including but not limited to: parameters or arguments, cookies, anything read from the network, environment variables, reverse DNS lookups, query results, request headers, URL components, e-mail, files, filenames, databases, and any external systems that provide data to the application. Remember that such inputs may be obtained indirectly through API calls.
  4. Kiểm tra dữ liệu đầu vào · Hiện thực hóa · Hiệu quả: CaoAssume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does. When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue." Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
  5. Kiến trúc và thiết kếFor any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server. Even though client-side checks provide minimal benefits with respect to server-side security, they are still useful. First, they can support intrusion detection. If the server receives input that should have been rejected by the client, then it may be an indication of an attack. Second, client-side error-checking can provide helpful feedback to the user about the expectations for valid input. Third, there may be a reduction in server-side processing time for accidental input errors, although this is typically a small savings.
  6. Hiện thực hóaWhen your application combines data from multiple sources, perform the validation after the sources have been combined. The individual data elements may pass the validation step but violate the intended restrictions after they have been combined.
  7. Hiện thực hóaBe especially careful to validate all input when invoking code that crosses language boundaries, such as from an interpreted language to native code. This could create an unexpected interaction between the language boundaries. Ensure that you are not violating any of the expectations of the language with which you are interfacing. For example, even though Java may not be susceptible to buffer overflows, providing a large argument in a call to native code might trigger an overflow.
  8. Hiện thực hóaDirectly convert your input type into the expected data type, such as using a conversion function that translates a string into a number. After converting to the expected data type, ensure that the input's values fall within the expected range of allowable values and that multi-field consistencies are maintained.
  9. Hiện thực hóaInputs should be decoded and canonicalized to the application's current internal representation before being validated (CWE-180, CWE-181). Make sure that your application does not inadvertently decode the same input twice (CWE-174). Such errors could be used to bypass allowlist schemes by introducing dangerous inputs after they have been checked. Use libraries such as the OWASP ESAPI Canonicalization control. Consider performing repeated canonicalization until your input does not change any more. This will avoid double-decoding and similar scenarios, but it might inadvertently modify inputs that are allowed to contain properly-encoded dangerous content.
  10. Hiện thực hóaWhen exchanging data between components, ensure that both components are using the same character encoding. Ensure that the proper encoding is applied at each interface. Explicitly set the encoding you are using whenever the protocol allows you to do so.

Cách phát hiện trong hệ thống

Dữ liệu MITRE CWE chính thức
Phương phápCách làmHiệu quả
Phân tích tĩnh tự độngSome instances of improper input validation can be detected using automated static analysis. A static analysis tool might allow the user to specify which application-specific methods or functions perform input validation; the tool might also have built-in knowledge of validation frameworks such as Struts. The tool may then suppress or de-prioritize any associated warnings. This allows the analyst to focus on areas of the software in which input validation does not appear to be present. Except in the cases described in the previous paragraph, automated static analysis might not be able to recognize when proper input validation is being performed, leading to false positives - i.e., warnings that do not have any security consequences or require any code changes.-
Phân tích tĩnh thủ côngWhen custom input validation is required, such as when enforcing business rules, manual analysis is necessary to ensure that the validation is properly implemented.-
Kiểm thử fuzzingFuzzing techniques can be useful for detecting input validation errors. When unexpected inputs are provided to the software, the software should not crash or otherwise become unstable, and it should generate application-controlled error messages. If exceptions or interpreter-generated error messages occur, this indicates that the input was not detected and handled within the application logic itself.-
Phân tích tĩnh tệp nhị phân hoặc bytecode tự độngAccording to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: ``` Cost effective for partial coverage: ``` Bytecode Weakness Analysis - including disassembler + source code weakness analysis Binary Weakness Analysis - including disassembler + source code weakness analysisSOAR một phần
Phân tích tĩnh tệp nhị phân hoặc bytecode thủ côngAccording to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: ``` Cost effective for partial coverage: ``` Binary / Bytecode disassembler - then use manual analysis for vulnerabilities & anomaliesSOAR một phần
Phân tích động với diễn giải kết quả tự độngAccording to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: ``` Highly cost effective: ``` Web Application Scanner Web Services Scanner Database ScannersCao
Phân tích động với diễn giải kết quả thủ côngAccording to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: ``` Highly cost effective: ``` Fuzz Tester Framework-based Fuzzer ``` Cost effective for partial coverage: ``` Host Application Interface Scanner Monitored Virtual Environment - run potentially malicious code in sandbox / wrapper / virtual machine, see if it does anything suspiciousCao
Phân tích tĩnh mã nguồn thủ côngAccording to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: ``` Highly cost effective: ``` Focused Manual Spotcheck - Focused manual analysis of source Manual Source Code Review (not inspections)Cao
Phân tích tĩnh mã nguồn tự độngAccording to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: ``` Highly cost effective: ``` Source code Weakness Analyzer Context-configured Source Code Weakness AnalyzerCao
Rà soát kiến trúc hoặc thiết kếAccording to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: ``` Highly cost effective: ``` Inspection (IEEE 1028 standard) (can apply to requirements, design, source code, etc.) Formal Methods / Correct-By-Construction ``` Cost effective for partial coverage: ``` Attack ModelingCao

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