CWE-46 - Path Equivalence: 'filename ' (Trailing Space)
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26
Weakness Name
Path Equivalence: 'filename ' (Trailing Space)
Description
The product accepts path input in the form of trailing space ('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: Confidentiality, Integrity
Impact: Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories
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CWE-41Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence
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