CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-23

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-23. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
Relative Path Traversal
CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls
CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting
CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
CWE-272 Least Privilege Violation
CWE-285 Improper Authorization
CWE-346 Origin Validation Error
CWE-348 Use of Less Trusted Source

About CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal

CWE-23 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-23 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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