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-654W-WX9H-5MGG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-20 15:30 – Updated: 2025-11-20 21:30A Path Traversal vulnerability has been identified in the Email Security appliance allows an attacker to manipulate file system paths by injecting crafted directory-traversal sequences (such as ../) and may access files and directories outside the intended restricted path.
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"modified": "2025-11-20T21:30:32Z",
"published": "2025-11-20T15:30:23Z",
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"url": "https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2025-0018"
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GHSA-6578-P64M-WJXR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-27 18:30 – Updated: 2025-06-27 18:30PBXCoreREST/Controllers/Files/PostController.php in MikoPBX through 2024.1.114 allows uploading a PHP script to an arbitrary directory.
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"details": "PBXCoreREST/Controllers/Files/PostController.php in MikoPBX through 2024.1.114 allows uploading a PHP script to an arbitrary directory.",
"id": "GHSA-6578-p64m-wjxr",
"modified": "2025-06-27T18:30:43Z",
"published": "2025-06-27T18:30:43Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/mikopbx/Core/commit/3ee785429d3f1b33c9ab387ef4221127c9b8c5f3"
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"url": "https://www.mikopbx.com"
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GHSA-66J6-P8C8-V9H3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-29 21:30 – Updated: 2023-01-06 00:30In some non-default installations of Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 10.9.1 and below, a directory traversal issue may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to traverse the file system and lead to the disclosure of sensitive data (not customer-published content).
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"id": "GHSA-66j6-p8c8-v9h3",
"modified": "2023-01-06T00:30:18Z",
"published": "2022-12-29T21:30:30Z",
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GHSA-66Q9-F7FF-MMX6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2020-03-25 17:35 – Updated: 2021-01-14 17:48Impact
This vulnerability applies to all users of:
* org.http4s.server.staticcontent.FileService
* org.http4s.server.staticcontent.ResourceService
* org.http4s.server.staticcontent.WebjarService
Path escaping
URI normalization is applied incorrectly. Requests whose path info contain ../ or // can expose resources outside of the configured location. Specifically:
FileServicemay expose any file on the local file system.ResourceServicemay expose any resource on the class path.
Prefix matching
When the service is configured with a non-empty pathPrefix that doesn't end in a slash, any directories whose names are a prefix of systemPath (from FileService) or pathPrefix (from ResourceService) are exposed. For example, if pathPrefix is /foo and systemPath is /bar, a request to /foobaz/quux.txt exposes file /barbaz/quux.txt, when only files beneath /bar should be available.
URI decoding
URI segments are not decoded before resource resolution. This causes resources with reserved characters in their name to incorrectly return a 404. It also may incorrectly expose the rare resource whose name is URI encoded. This applies to FileService, ResourceService, and WebjarService.
Patches
In all three services, paths with an empty segment, a . segment, or a .. segment are now rejected with a 400 Bad Request response. This fixes exposure outside the configured root. Many clients already eliminate dot segments according to the rules in RFC3986, Section 5.2.4. A middleware that does so at the server level may be considered if there is demand.
If pathInfo is non-empty, and does not begin with /, then a 404 response is generated. This fixes the prefix matching exposure.
All path segments are URI decoded before being passed to the file system or resource path. This allows resolution of resources with reserved characters in the name, and prevents incorrect exposure of resources whose names are themselves URI encoded.
Workarounds
The recommended course is to upgrade: * v0.18.26, binary compatible with the 0.18.x series * v0.20.20, binary compatible with the 0.20.x series * v0.21.2, binary compatible with the 0.21.x series
Note that 0.19.0 is a deprecated release and has never been supported.
If an upgrade is impossible:
- Temporarily copy
FileService.scala,ResourceService.scala, andWebjarService.scalafrom the appropriate release series into your project and recompile with that, changing the package name and reference in your application. - Users of a servlet backend can use the servlet container's file serving capabilities.
Credits
Thank you to Thomas Gøytil for the discovery, responsible disclosure, and assistance testing of this vulnerability.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in http4s/http4s * Email a maintainer: * Ross A. Baker
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"modified": "2021-01-14T17:48:17Z",
"published": "2020-03-25T17:35:51Z",
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GHSA-6746-2X3C-CW74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-26 15:30 – Updated: 2023-03-03 06:30A vulnerability was found in MuYuCMS 2.2. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /editor/index.php. The manipulation of the argument file_path leads to relative path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221803.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-26T13:15:00Z",
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in MuYuCMS 2.2. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /editor/index.php. The manipulation of the argument file_path leads to relative path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221803.",
"id": "GHSA-6746-2x3c-cw74",
"modified": "2023-03-03T06:30:17Z",
"published": "2023-02-26T15:30:34Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/MuYuCMS/MuYuCMS/issues/5"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221803"
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GHSA-67QG-7284-2277
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-05 20:05 – Updated: 2026-05-13 16:31Impact
S3FileMiddleware is vulnerable to relative path traversal attacks, where an attacker can use a modified request to escape pre-signed upload locations and have the Django application load files from random locations into request.FILES
Depending on how files are handled, this may lead to confidentiality and integrity issues.
Patches
Django-S3File urges all users to update to a patched version >=7.0.2.
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"id": "GHSA-67qg-7284-2277",
"modified": "2026-05-13T16:31:46Z",
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GHSA-68M5-5W2H-H837
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-10 00:29 – Updated: 2026-02-10 14:18Summary
A flaw in the path sanitization logic allows an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges to bypass directory traversal protections. By using nested traversal sequences (e.g., ....//), an attacker can write arbitrary files to the server filesystem, including sensitive directories like runtime/scripts. This leads to Remote Code Execution (RCE) when the server reloads the malicious scripts. It is a new vulnerability a patch bypass for the sanitization in the last release .
Details
This report describes a new, distinct vulnerability that differs from previous Path Traversal advisories (such as CVE-2023-31718) in several ways:
Patch Bypass (Regression): The vulnerability circumvents the existing sanitization logic implemented to fix previous traversal issues. The current "single-pass" regex approach is insufficient against nested sequences. Expansion of Scope: Unlike previous reports that focused primarily on /api/download, this bypass affects multiple critical endpoints, including /api/upload, /api/resources/remove, and /api/logs. Escalation to RCE: By targeting the upload and remove functionalities, this vulnerability directly leads to Remote Code Execution, which is a higher impact than the information disclosure typically associated with previous traversal reports.
Impact
Remote Code Execution (RCE): Transition from application admin to full system control. SCADA Operational Disruption: Potential for physical or operational sabotage by manipulating tags and alarms. Data Integrity & Availability: Full access to projects, credentials, and historical logs.
Patches
This issue has been patched in FUXA version 1.2.11. Users are strongly encouraged to update to the latest available release.
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GHSA-694Q-5223-W869
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-15 21:31 – Updated: 2024-05-15 21:31A specially crafted Zip file containing path traversal characters can be imported to the CyberPower PowerPanel
server, which allows file writing to the server outside the intended scope, and could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution.
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"id": "GHSA-694q-5223-w869",
"modified": "2024-05-15T21:31:25Z",
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GHSA-6F7V-4C46-HRP4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-10 15:31 – Updated: 2026-07-10 15:31In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible
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"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, \n2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible",
"id": "GHSA-6f7v-4c46-hrp4",
"modified": "2026-07-10T15:31:41Z",
"published": "2026-07-10T15:31:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59792"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6H64-G7CJ-HJ56
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-11 18:32 – Updated: 2024-10-11 19:44A path traversal vulnerability exists in the api open_personality_folder endpoint of parisneo/lollms. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read any folder in the personality_folder on the victim's computer, even though sanitize_path is set. The issue arises due to improper sanitization of the personality_folder parameter, which can be exploited to traverse directories and access arbitrary files.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "lollms"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "9.5.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6985"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-10-11T19:44:03Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-11T16:15:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A path traversal vulnerability exists in the api open_personality_folder endpoint of parisneo/lollms. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read any folder in the personality_folder on the victim\u0027s computer, even though sanitize_path is set. The issue arises due to improper sanitization of the personality_folder parameter, which can be exploited to traverse directories and access arbitrary files.",
"id": "GHSA-6h64-g7cj-hj56",
"modified": "2024-10-11T19:44:03Z",
"published": "2024-10-11T18:32:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6985"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/parisneo/lollms/commit/28ee567a9a120967215ff19b96ab7515ce469620"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/ParisNeo/lollms"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/79c11579-47d8-4e68-8466-b47c3bf5ef6a"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Lord of Large Language Models (LoLLMs) path traversal vulnerability in the api open_personality_folder endpoint"
}
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.