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Injection

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

A general term for attack types which consist of injecting code that is then interpreted/executed by the application. (OWASP)

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Senses

Wordset Dictionary

the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure

Wordset Dictionary

the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

Wordset Dictionary

any solution that is injected (as into the skin)

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

synonym
injectantshot
plural
Injections
possessive
Injection's
pluralpossessive
Injections'