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CWE-54 - Path Equivalence: 'filedir\' (Trailing Backslash)

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

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: 'filedir\' (Trailing Backslash)

Description

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