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CWE-49 - Path Equivalence: 'filename/' (Trailing Slash)

  • Abstraction:Variant
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: 'filename/' (Trailing Slash)

Description

The product accepts path input in the form of trailing slash ('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

Related Weaknesses

CWE-41Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence

CWE-162Improper Neutralization of Trailing Special Elements