CWE · MITRE source
CWE-159Improper Handling of Invalid Use of Special Elements
The product does not properly filter, remove, quote, or otherwise manage the invalid use of special elements in user-controlled input, which could cause adverse effect on its behavior and integrity.
Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC
NIST 800-53 r5 controls that address this weakness (0)AI
| Control | Title | Family | Why it addresses this CWE |
|---|---|---|---|
| No NIST controls proposed yet. | |||
Top CVEs of this weakness type, ranked by Risk Priority
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2019-9505 | 2.1 | 9.8 | 0.0200 | 2019-05-08 |
CVE-2020-1646 | 1.5 | 7.5 | 0.0039 | 2020-07-17 |
CVE-2020-1648 | 1.5 | 7.5 | 0.0039 | 2020-07-17 |
CVE-2020-1653 | 1.5 | 7.5 | 0.0046 | 2020-07-17 |
CVE-2026-35536 | 1.4 | 7.2 | 0.0006 | 2026-04-03 |
CVE-2026-29106 | 1.2 | 5.9 | 0.0004 | 2026-03-19 |
CVE-2020-29022 | 1.1 | 5.3 | 0.0021 | 2021-02-16 |
CVE-2021-42375 | 1.1 | 5.5 | 0.0006 | 2021-11-15 |
CVE-2021-21707 | 1.1 | 5.3 | 0.0056 | 2021-11-29 |
CVE-2024-51500 | 1.1 | 5.3 | 0.0009 | 2024-11-04 |
CVE-2026-2636 | 1.1 | 5.5 | 0.0006 | 2026-02-25 |
CVE-2025-61984 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 0.0001 | 2025-10-06 |
CVE-2025-52884 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0049 | 2025-06-24 |