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CWE-40 - Path Traversal: '\\UNC\share\name\' (Windows UNC Share)

CWE-40

  • Abstraction:
  • Variant
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Draft
Weakness Name

Path Traversal: '\\UNC\share\name\' (Windows UNC Share)

Description

The product accepts input that identifies a Windows UNC share ('\\UNC\share\name') that potentially redirects access to an unintended location or arbitrary file.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity

Impact: Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories

Related Weaknesses

CWE-36Absolute Path Traversal

  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-06-29

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