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

CWE-42

  • Abstraction:
  • Variant
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Incomplete
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

Scope: Access Control

Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism

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

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