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

Scope:

Access Control

Impact:

Bypass Protection Mechanism

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-41Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence
• CWE-162Improper Neutralization of Trailing Special Elements