CWE-235: Improper Handling of Extra Parameters
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The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when the number of parameters, fields, or arguments with the same name exceeds the expected amount.
What the weakness is: CWE-235 at MITRE. OWASP Top 10: A10:2025 Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions
Related attack patterns (CAPEC): 1
- CAPEC-460 HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP) Severity: Medium
The attack patterns MITRE's CAPEC relates to CWE-235, as MITRE names them. Credits.
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