Common Weakness Enumeration
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.
904 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-53RW-GCGW-2723
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 19:24 – Updated: 2025-04-30 15:30
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been identified in syngo Dynamics (All versions < VA40G HF01). syngo Dynamics application server hosts a web service using an operation with improper write access control that could allow directory listing in any folder accessible to the account assigned to the website’s application pool.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-42892"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-17T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in syngo Dynamics (All versions \u003c VA40G HF01). syngo Dynamics application server hosts a web service using an operation with improper write access control that could allow directory listing in any folder accessible to the account assigned to the website\u2019s application pool.",
"id": "GHSA-53rw-gcgw-2723",
"modified": "2025-04-30T15:30:38Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T19:24:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42892"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/support-documentation/cybersecurity/shsa-741697"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-544V-V93W-X43G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-20 09:30 – Updated: 2026-04-20 09:30
VLAI
Details
ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware developed by TeamT5 has an Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability. Authenticated remote attackers with web access can exploit Path Traversal to delete arbitrary files on the system.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-5966"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-20T08:16:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware developed by TeamT5 has an Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability. Authenticated remote attackers with web access can exploit Path Traversal to delete arbitrary files on the system.",
"id": "GHSA-544v-v93w-x43g",
"modified": "2026-04-20T09:30:45Z",
"published": "2026-04-20T09:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5966"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-10832-05f3a-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-10831-a734d-1.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/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-5458-7HH9-V7P4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-25 21:30 – Updated: 2026-03-27 19:49
VLAI
Summary
pf4j is vulnerable to Path Traversal or Zip Slip attack through improper handling of zip entry names
Details
pf4j before 20c2f80 has a path traversal vulnerability in the extract() function of Unzip.java, where improper handling of zip entry names can allow directory traversal or Zip Slip attacks, due to a lack of proper path normalization and validation.
Severity
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.pf4j:pf4j"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.14.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-70952"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-27T19:49:00Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-25T19:16:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "pf4j before 20c2f80 has a path traversal vulnerability in the extract() function of Unzip.java, where improper handling of zip entry names can allow directory traversal or Zip Slip attacks, due to a lack of proper path normalization and validation.",
"id": "GHSA-5458-7hh9-v7p4",
"modified": "2026-03-27T19:49:01Z",
"published": "2026-03-25T21:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-70952"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/618"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/commit/20c2f80089d1ea779e22c2de5f109a0bce4e1b14"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/weaver4VD/410f23adb24ef5f5077f021f4393e705"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "pf4j is vulnerable to Path Traversal or Zip Slip attack through improper handling of zip entry names "
}
GHSA-558G-H753-6M33
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-16 20:41 – Updated: 2026-06-08 19:54
VLAI
Summary
Weblate: Remote code execution during backup restoration
Details
Impact
The project backup didn't filter Git and Mercurial configuration files and this could lead to remote code execution under certain circumstances.
Patches
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/18549
Workarounds
The project backup is only accessible to users who can create projects. Restricting access to this limits scope of the vulnerability.
References
This issue was reported by ggamno via HackerOne.
Severity
8.0 (High)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "Weblate"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "5.17"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-33435"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23",
"CWE-434",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-16T20:41:38Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-15T19:16:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\nThe project backup didn\u0027t filter Git and Mercurial configuration files and this could lead to remote code execution under certain circumstances.\n\n### Patches\n* https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/18549\n\n### Workarounds\nThe project backup is only accessible to users who can create projects. Restricting access to this limits scope of the vulnerability.\n\n### References\nThis issue was reported by [ggamno](https://hackerone.com/ggamno) via HackerOne.",
"id": "GHSA-558g-h753-6m33",
"modified": "2026-06-08T19:54:20Z",
"published": "2026-04-16T20:41:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/security/advisories/GHSA-558g-h753-6m33"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33435"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/18549"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/weblate/PYSEC-2026-154.yaml"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Weblate: Remote code execution during backup restoration"
}
GHSA-55G2-VM3Q-7W52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-15 00:31 – Updated: 2024-12-06 18:06
VLAI
Summary
Ansible galaxy-importer Path Traversal vulnerability
Details
A path traversal vulnerability exists in Ansible when extracting tarballs. An attacker could craft a malicious tarball so that when using the galaxy importer of Ansible Automation Hub, a symlink could be dropped on the disk, resulting in files being overwritten.
Severity
6.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "galaxy-importer"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "0.4.16"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-5189"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-11-16T20:16:05Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T23:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A path traversal vulnerability exists in Ansible when extracting tarballs. An attacker could craft a malicious tarball so that when using the galaxy importer of Ansible Automation Hub, a symlink could be dropped on the disk, resulting in files being overwritten.",
"id": "GHSA-55g2-vm3q-7w52",
"modified": "2024-12-06T18:06:33Z",
"published": "2023-11-15T00:31:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5189"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7773"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1536"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2010"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5189"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2234387"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/ansible/galaxy-importer"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ansible/galaxy-importer/blob/2c5c7c05fdfb0835878234b36de32902c703616d/galaxy_importer/collection.py#L160-L165"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Ansible galaxy-importer Path Traversal vulnerability"
}
GHSA-564Q-HF94-RX9Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-01 12:30 – Updated: 2024-10-01 12:30
VLAI
Details
An incorrect limitation of a path to a restricted directory (path traversal) has been detected in Pluck CMS, affecting version 4.7.18. An unauthenticated attacker could extract sensitive information from the server via the absolute path of a file located in the same directory or subdirectory as the module, but not from recursive directories.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9405"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-01T12:15:03Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An incorrect limitation of a path to a restricted directory (path traversal) has been detected in Pluck CMS, affecting version 4.7.18. An unauthenticated attacker could extract sensitive information from the server via the absolute path of a file located in the same directory or subdirectory as the module, but not from recursive directories.",
"id": "GHSA-564q-hf94-rx9q",
"modified": "2024-10-01T12:30:30Z",
"published": "2024-10-01T12:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9405"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/incorrect-limitation-path-restricted-directory-pluck-cms"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-56FC-7XXQ-MCFP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-17 06:31 – Updated: 2025-10-17 06:31
VLAI
Details
Agentflow developed by Flowring has an Arbitrary File Reading vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit Relative Path Traversal to download arbitrary system files.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-11898"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-17T04:16:03Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Agentflow developed by Flowring has an Arbitrary File Reading vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit Relative Path Traversal to download arbitrary system files.",
"id": "GHSA-56fc-7xxq-mcfp",
"modified": "2025-10-17T06:31:09Z",
"published": "2025-10-17T06:31:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11898"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-10439-0bd15-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-10438-1173e-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"
},
{
"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-56QR-P95W-94VH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-07 06:31 – Updated: 2026-07-07 06:31
VLAI
Details
Relative path traversal vulnerability in MicroRealEstate file upload functionality allows attackers to potentially overwrite system files.
This issue affects MicroRealEstate: through 1.0.0-alpha3.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-57871"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-07T06:16:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Relative path traversal vulnerability in MicroRealEstate file upload functionality allows attackers to potentially overwrite system files.\n\nThis issue affects MicroRealEstate: through 1.0.0-alpha3.",
"id": "GHSA-56qr-p95w-94vh",
"modified": "2026-07-07T06:31:24Z",
"published": "2026-07-07T06:31:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57871"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/microrealestate/microrealestate"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2026-57871"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/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-5972-7QFM-HJ76
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-16 09:31 – Updated: 2025-08-16 09:31
VLAI
Details
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.0 via the wpcf7_guest_user_id cookie. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload and delete files outside of the originally intended directory. The impact of this vulnerability is limited, as file types are validated and only safe ones can be uploaded, while deletion is limited to the plugin's uploads folder.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-8464"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-16T08:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.0 via the wpcf7_guest_user_id cookie. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload and delete files outside of the originally intended directory. The impact of this vulnerability is limited, as file types are validated and only safe ones can be uploaded, while deletion is limited to the plugin\u0027s uploads folder.",
"id": "GHSA-5972-7qfm-hj76",
"modified": "2025-08-16T09:31:32Z",
"published": "2025-08-16T09:31:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8464"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/tags/1.3.9.0/inc/dnd-upload-cf7.php#L1018"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/tags/1.3.9.0/inc/dnd-upload-cf7.php#L1050"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/tags/1.3.9.0/inc/dnd-upload-cf7.php#L77"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3344512%40drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7\u0026new=3344512%40drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/17f7be7f-f675-4c9f-a7b3-525a3c3c5775?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-59JX-WQFR-2938
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-11 18:31 – Updated: 2026-08-11 18:31
VLAI
Details
Relative path traversal in .NET Framework allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-65810"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-11T17:19:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Relative path traversal in .NET Framework allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-59jx-wqfr-2938",
"modified": "2026-08-11T18:31:40Z",
"published": "2026-08-11T18:31:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-65810"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-5.1
Implementation
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
Implementation
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
Operation
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.