CWE-47—Path Equivalence: ' filename' (Leading Space)

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-47
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: ' filename' (Leading Space)

Description

The product accepts path input in the form of leading space (' 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

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