CWE-49—Path Equivalence: 'filename/' (Trailing Slash)

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: 'filename/' (Trailing Slash)

Description

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