Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-96

    CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')

    The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')