CWE-43—Path Equivalence: 'filename....' (Multiple Trailing Dot)

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: 'filename....' (Multiple Trailing Dot)

Description

The product accepts path input in the form of multiple 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:

Confidentiality, Integrity

Impact:

Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-42Path Equivalence: 'filename.' (Trailing Dot)
• CWE-163Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements