CWE-44—Path Equivalence: 'file.name' (Internal Dot)

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: 'file.name' (Internal Dot)

Description

The product accepts path input in the form of internal dot ('file.ordir') 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