CWE-1019: Design and Architectural Flaws in Input Validation Components
Flaws in input validation components lead to vulnerability. Processes like sanitizing, neutralizing, and validating external inputs are crucial for preventing malformed data and code injection.
Summary
Design and architectural flaws in the input validation components of a system are considered weaknesses in this category. These weaknesses often involve the processes of sanitizing, neutralizing, and validating external inputs in order to prevent the entry of malformed data and avoid code injection through input data. If these weaknesses are not addressed during the design and implementation of a secure architecture, they have the potential to downgrade the overall quality of data flow within the system.