CWE-51—Path Equivalence: '/multiple//internal/slash'

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: '/multiple//internal/slash'

Description

The product accepts path input in the form of multiple internal slash ('/multiple//internal/slash/') 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