CWE-23
AllowedRelative Path Traversal
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
778 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-Q6X9-G748-283M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-15 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-15 18:31Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.
These vulnerabilities are due to improper sanitization of user input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted HTTPS request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-20078"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-15T17:17:01Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker\u0026nbsp;to download arbitrary files from an affected system. To exploit these vulnerabilities, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials.\u0026nbsp;\n\nThese vulnerabilities are due to improper sanitization of user input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted HTTPS request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from an affected system.",
"id": "GHSA-q6x9-g748-283m",
"modified": "2026-04-15T18:31:57Z",
"published": "2026-04-15T18:31:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20078"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-unity-file-download-RmKEVWPx"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q75J-X536-63R5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-14 06:30 – Updated: 2024-10-14 06:30The Team+ from TEAMPLUS TECHNOLOGY does not properly validate a specific page parameter, allowing remote attackers with administrator privileges to move arbitrary system files to the website root directory and access them.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9923"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-14T04:15:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Team+ from TEAMPLUS TECHNOLOGY does not properly validate a specific page parameter, allowing remote attackers with administrator privileges to move arbitrary system files to the website root directory and access them.",
"id": "GHSA-q75j-x536-63r5",
"modified": "2024-10-14T06:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-10-14T06:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9923"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8129-00002-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8128-772aa-1.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q7RH-46FC-X4WH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-13 15:32 – Updated: 2025-05-13 15:32A Relative Path Traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiClientEMS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and FortiClientEMS Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a limited arbitrary file write on the system via upload requests.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-22859"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-13T15:15:54Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A\u00a0Relative Path Traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiClientEMS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and FortiClientEMS Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a limited arbitrary file write on the system via upload requests.",
"id": "GHSA-q7rh-46fc-x4wh",
"modified": "2025-05-13T15:32:16Z",
"published": "2025-05-13T15:32:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22859"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-552"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q8HR-4W58-985P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-12 15:30 – Updated: 2023-09-14 16:30Relative Path Traversal in GitHub repository cecilapp/cecil prior to 7.47.1.
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"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "cecil/cecil"
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"ranges": [
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"introduced": "0"
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"fixed": "7.47.1"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4914"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-09-12T19:31:17Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-12T15:15:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Relative Path Traversal in GitHub repository cecilapp/cecil prior to 7.47.1.",
"id": "GHSA-q8hr-4w58-985p",
"modified": "2023-09-14T16:30:20Z",
"published": "2023-09-12T15:30:20Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4914"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cecilapp/cecil/commit/00dc79f10ce723034b7140d79f4ac731d1d902eb"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/cecilapp/cecil"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/cdd995b2-c983-428b-a73a-827b61b7c06b"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Cecil Path Traversal vulnerability"
}
GHSA-Q95W-C7QG-HRFF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-01 21:31 – Updated: 2025-11-05 20:47An issue was discovered in Django 4.2 before 4.2.25, 5.1 before 5.1.13, and 5.2 before 5.2.7. The django.utils.archive.extract() function, used by the "startapp --template" and "startproject --template" commands, allows partial directory traversal via an archive with file paths sharing a common prefix with the target directory.
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-59682"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-10-01T21:57:54Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-01T19:15:37Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Django 4.2 before 4.2.25, 5.1 before 5.1.13, and 5.2 before 5.2.7. The django.utils.archive.extract() function, used by the \"startapp --template\" and \"startproject --template\" commands, allows partial directory traversal via an archive with file paths sharing a common prefix with the target directory.",
"id": "GHSA-q95w-c7qg-hrff",
"modified": "2025-11-05T20:47:25Z",
"published": "2025-10-01T21:31:22Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59682"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/django/django/commit/43d84aef04a9e71164c21a74885996981857e66e"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/django/django/commit/924a0c092e65fa2d0953fd1855d2dc8786d94de2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/django/django"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://groups.google.com/g/django-announce"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/oct/01/security-releases"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/01/3"
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"severity": [
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Django vulnerable to partial directory traversal via archives"
}
GHSA-Q9WR-9RPV-8M6Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:03 – Updated: 2024-01-09 12:30A vulnerability has been identified in SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS) (all versions), SiNVR 3 Video Server (all versions). The SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS) contains a directory traversal vulnerability in its XML-based communication protocol as provided by default on ports 5444/tcp and 5440/tcp. An authenticated remote attacker with network access to the CCS server could exploit this vulnerability to list arbitrary directories or read files outside of the CCS application context.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-18338"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-12T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS) (all versions), SiNVR 3 Video Server (all versions). The SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS) contains a directory traversal vulnerability in its XML-based communication protocol as provided by default on ports 5444/tcp and 5440/tcp. An authenticated remote attacker with network access to the CCS server could exploit this vulnerability to list arbitrary directories or read files outside of the CCS application context.",
"id": "GHSA-q9wr-9rpv-8m6q",
"modified": "2024-01-09T12:30:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:03:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18338"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-761617.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-761844.pdf"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QCQJ-3F78-3WFQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-15 12:32 – Updated: 2026-06-15 12:32Wertheim SafeController Software, AssemblyVersion 6.15.8328.28014, contains a path traversal vulnerability in the documentName parameter of the /safe/selfservice/openselfservicedocument endpoint. The application constructs a file path using attacker-controlled input without sufficient validation, allowing an authenticated attacker with any role or permission level to traverse out of the intended document directory and download arbitrary files accessible to the application. This includes, but is not limited to, application log files containing sensitive information and application binaries.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-34026"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-15T12:16:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Wertheim SafeController Software, AssemblyVersion 6.15.8328.28014, contains a path traversal vulnerability in the documentName parameter of the /safe/selfservice/openselfservicedocument endpoint. The application constructs a file path using attacker-controlled input without sufficient validation, allowing an authenticated attacker with any role or permission level to traverse out of the intended document directory and download arbitrary files accessible to the application. This includes, but is not limited to, application log files containing sensitive information and application binaries.",
"id": "GHSA-qcqj-3f78-3wfq",
"modified": "2026-06-15T12:32:45Z",
"published": "2026-06-15T12:32:45Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34026"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://r.sec-consult.com/wertheim"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wertheim-safes.com/safe-deposit-box-management"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-QHJV-VVF7-W9XF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-22 06:30 – Updated: 2025-12-22 06:30Enterprise Cloud Database developed by Ragic has a Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit Relative Path Traversal to download arbitrary system files.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-15015"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-22T04:16:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Enterprise Cloud Database developed by Ragic has a Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit Relative Path Traversal to download arbitrary system files.",
"id": "GHSA-qhjv-vvf7-w9xf",
"modified": "2025-12-22T06:30:27Z",
"published": "2025-12-22T06:30:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15015"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-10588-771e5-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-10587-797c6-1.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-QJ3R-7M99-68WQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-23 21:31 – Updated: 2025-06-23 21:31Innoshop through 0.4.1 allows directory traversal via FileManager API endpoints. An authenticated attacker with access to the admin panel could abuse this to: (1) fully map the filesystem structure via the /api/file_manager/files?base_folder= endpoint, (2) create arbitrary directories on the server via the /api/file_manager/directories endpoint, (3) read arbitrary files from the server by copying the file to a readable location within the application via the /api/file_manager/copy_files endpoint, {4) delete arbitrary files from the server via a DELETE request to /api/file_manager/files, or (5) create arbitrary files on the server by uploading them and then leveraging the /api/file_manager/move_files endpoint to move them anywhere in the filesystem.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-52922"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-23T12:15:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Innoshop through 0.4.1 allows directory traversal via FileManager API endpoints. An authenticated attacker with access to the admin panel could abuse this to: (1) fully map the filesystem structure via the /api/file_manager/files?base_folder= endpoint, (2) create arbitrary directories on the server via the /api/file_manager/directories endpoint, (3) read arbitrary files from the server by copying the file to a readable location within the application via the /api/file_manager/copy_files endpoint, {4) delete arbitrary files from the server via a DELETE request to /api/file_manager/files, or (5) create arbitrary files on the server by uploading them and then leveraging the /api/file_manager/move_files endpoint to move them anywhere in the filesystem.",
"id": "GHSA-qj3r-7m99-68wq",
"modified": "2025-06-23T21:31:56Z",
"published": "2025-06-23T21:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-52922"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/innocommerce/innoshop"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@The_Hiker/how-i-found-multiple-cves-in-innoshop-0-4-1-12c8f84ad87f"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QJ3W-6895-R5MF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-18 09:31 – Updated: 2024-11-18 09:31The DVC from TRCore has a Path Traversal vulnerability and does not restrict the types of uploaded files. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to any directory, leading to arbitrary code execution by uploading webshells.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-11311"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-18T07:15:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The DVC from TRCore has a Path Traversal vulnerability and does not restrict the types of uploaded files. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to any directory, leading to arbitrary code execution by uploading webshells.",
"id": "GHSA-qj3w-6895-r5mf",
"modified": "2024-11-18T09:31:12Z",
"published": "2024-11-18T09:31:12Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11311"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8247-83457-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8246-d462a-1.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
Mitigation MIT-5.1
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
- When validating filenames, use stringent allowlists that limit the character set to be used. If feasible, only allow a single "." character in the filename to avoid weaknesses such as CWE-23, and exclude directory separators such as "/" to avoid CWE-36. Use a list of allowable file extensions, which will help to avoid CWE-434.
- Do not rely exclusively on a filtering mechanism that removes potentially dangerous characters. This is equivalent to a denylist, which may be incomplete (CWE-184). For example, filtering "/" is insufficient protection if the filesystem also supports the use of "\" as a directory separator. Another possible error could occur when the filtering is applied in a way that still produces dangerous data (CWE-182). For example, if "../" sequences are removed from the ".../...//" string in a sequential fashion, two instances of "../" would be removed from the original string, but the remaining characters would still form the "../" string.
Mitigation MIT-20.1
Strategy: Input Validation
- Inputs should be decoded and canonicalized to the application's current internal representation before being validated (CWE-180). Make sure that the application does not decode the same input twice (CWE-174). Such errors could be used to bypass allowlist validation schemes by introducing dangerous inputs after they have been checked.
- Use a built-in path canonicalization function (such as realpath() in C) that produces the canonical version of the pathname, which effectively removes ".." sequences and symbolic links (CWE-23, CWE-59). This includes:
- realpath() in C
- getCanonicalPath() in Java
- GetFullPath() in ASP.NET
- realpath() or abs_path() in Perl
- realpath() in PHP
Mitigation MIT-29
Strategy: Firewall
Use an application firewall that can detect attacks against this weakness. It can be beneficial in cases in which the code cannot be fixed (because it is controlled by a third party), as an emergency prevention measure while more comprehensive software assurance measures are applied, or to provide defense in depth [REF-1481].
CAPEC-139: Relative Path Traversal
An attacker exploits a weakness in input validation on the target by supplying a specially constructed path utilizing dot and slash characters for the purpose of obtaining access to arbitrary files or resources. An attacker modifies a known path on the target in order to reach material that is not available through intended channels. These attacks normally involve adding additional path separators (/ or \) and/or dots (.), or encodings thereof, in various combinations in order to reach parent directories or entirely separate trees of the target's directory structure.
CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls
An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.