CWE-160 Improper Neutralization of Leading Special Elements

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The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes leading special elements that could be interpreted in unexpected ways when they are sent to a downstream component.

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vulnerabilities (1)

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IDseverity exploitable
CVE-2010-0386USmedium4.3—
The default configuration of Sun Java System Application Server 7 and 7 2004Q2 enables the HTTP TRACE method, which makes it easier for remote attackers to steal cookies and authen…
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