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title: SQL injection in SqlUtil.execQuery
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# SQL injection in SqlUtil.execQuery

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## Metadata{% #metadata %}

**ID:** `java-security/potential-sql-injection`

**Language:** Java

**Severity:** Warning

**Category:** Security

**CWE**: [89](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/89.html)

## Description{% #description %}

The parameter of the SQL query should be properly escaped and validated.

#### Learn More{% #learn-more %}

- [CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/89.html)
- [Potential Injection](https://find-sec-bugs.github.io/bugs.htm#CUSTOM_INJECTION)

## Non-Compliant Code Examples{% #non-compliant-code-examples %}

```java
class Foobar {

    public void test() {
        SqlUtil.execQuery("select * from UserEntity t where id = " + parameterInput);
    }
}
```

## Compliant Code Examples{% #compliant-code-examples %}

```java
class Foobar {

    public void test() {
        SqlUtil.execQuery("select * from UserEntity t where id = " + sanitize(parameterInput));
    }
}
```
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