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CWE-45
Path Equivalence: 'file...name' (Multiple Internal Dot)
Variant
Incomplete
Description
The product accepts path input in the form of multiple internal dot ('file...dir') 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.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Impact
Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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