CWE-52—Path Equivalence: '/multiple/trailing/slash//'

Weakness Name

Path Equivalence: '/multiple/trailing/slash//'

Description

The product accepts path input in the form of multiple trailing slash ('/multiple/trailing/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
• CWE-163Improper Neutralization of Multiple Trailing Special Elements
• CWE-289Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name