Get a CWE

curl https://api.precursorintelligence.com/functions/v1/cwe/89 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $PRECURSOR_API_KEY"

{
  "data": {
    "cwe_id": 89,
    "name": "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')",
    "abstraction": "Base",
    "structure": "Simple",
    "status": "Stable",
    "description": "The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command.",
    "extended_description": "Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.",
    "likelihood_of_exploit": "High",
    "related_weaknesses": ["CWE-74", "CWE-707"],
    "applicable_platforms": [
      { "language": "Any" }
    ],
    "modes_of_introduction": [
      { "phase": "Implementation", "note": "REALIZATION: This weakness is caused during implementation of an architectural security tactic." }
    ],
    "common_consequences": [
      { "scope": ["Confidentiality"], "impact": ["Read Application Data"] },
      { "scope": ["Integrity"], "impact": ["Modify Application Data"] },
      { "scope": ["Access Control"], "impact": ["Bypass Protection Mechanism"] }
    ],
    "detection_methods": [
      { "method": "Automated Static Analysis", "description": "This weakness can often be detected using automated static analysis tools." }
    ],
    "potential_mitigations": [
      { "phase": ["Architecture and Design"], "description": "Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur, such as parameterized queries or prepared statements." },
      { "phase": ["Implementation"], "description": "Apply input validation to reject unexpected characters." }
    ],
    "observed_examples": [
      { "reference": "CVE-2024-3094", "description": "SQL injection via unsanitized search parameter.", "link": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-3094" }
    ],
    "related_attack_patterns": ["CAPEC-66", "CAPEC-470"],
    "generated_at": "2026-05-29T10:15:00.000Z"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "8b16efb8-9a6c-4ace-b817-11cbee626d08",
    "generated_at": "2026-05-18T10:24:31.118Z",
    "credits": { "charged": 1, "remaining": 9998 }
  }
}