CWE-231 (Improper Handling of Extra Values) is a common software weakness type identified by MITRE's CWE dictionary.

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CWE refers to the type of software weakness (root cause), while CVE refers to a specific instance of a vulnerability in a product.

CWE-231

Improper Handling of Extra Values

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when more values are provided than expected.

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