CWE-42 - Path Equivalence: 'filename.' (Trailing Dot)

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: 'filename.' (Trailing Dot)

Description

The product accepts path input in the form of trailing dot ('filedir.') without appropriate validation, which can lead to ambiguous path resolution and allow an attacker to traverse the file system to unintended locations or access arbitrary files.

Common Consequences

Related Weaknesses

CWE-41Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence

CWE-162Improper Neutralization of Trailing Special Elements