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'''Improper input validation''' or '''unchecked user input''' is a type of [[vulnerability (computing)|vulnerability]] in [[computer software]] that may be used for [[security exploit]]s.

== Examples ==

Examples include:

* [[Buffer overflow]]
* [[Cross-site scripting]]
* [[Directory traversal]]
* [[Null byte injection]]
* [[SQL injection]]
* [[Uncontrolled format string]]

== See also ==

* [[Common Weakness Enumeration]]
* [[Exploit (computer security)]]
* [[Security exploit]]

== External links ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improper_input_validation Improper input validation] @ Wikipedia