Possible expression language (EL) injection detected

• Rule ID: java_lang_expression_language_injection
• Languages: java
• Source: expression_language_injection.yml

Description

Expression Language (EL) injection vulnerabilities occur when external input is used to construct EL statements without proper validation. This can result in the execution of malicious code.

Remediations

• Do validate all external input or dynamic values before incorporating them into EL statements. This step is crucial to prevent EL injection attacks.

References

• OWASP Expression Language Injection

Associated CWE

• CWE-917: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection')

OWASP Top 10

• A03:2021 - Injection

Configuration

To skip this rule during a scan, use the following flag

bearer scan /path/to/your-project/ --skip-rule=java_lang_expression_language_injection

To run only this rule during a scan, use the following flag

bearer scan /path/to/your-project/ --only-rule=java_lang_expression_language_injection