A security analyst is reviewing the output of a vulnerability scan before adding the findings to the risk management register. The scan lists CVE-2023-9999 and states that the affected software contains unpatched SQL injection weaknesses. How should the analyst classify this vulnerability?
SQL injection occurs when an application allows untrusted user input to be treated as part of an SQL query. OWASP groups SQL injection under the broader heading of Injection flaws. Correctly labeling it as an Injection flaw helps the organization prioritize remediation because Injection vulnerabilities typically allow data theft or manipulation and are therefore considered high-risk. Cross-site scripting, insecure deserialization, and security misconfiguration are distinct vulnerability classes and do not describe SQL injection.
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