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.
840 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-QVJF-WRJ2-9PJ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-29 09:30 – Updated: 2025-12-29 09:30
VLAI
Details
WMPro developed by Sunnet has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit Relative Path Traversal to read arbitrary system files.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-15225"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-29T07:15:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "WMPro developed by Sunnet has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit Relative Path Traversal to read arbitrary system files.",
"id": "GHSA-qvjf-wrj2-9pj8",
"modified": "2025-12-29T09:30:23Z",
"published": "2025-12-29T09:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15225"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-10603-67149-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-10602-c1c69-1.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-QWW7-89XH-X7M7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-03 17:42 – Updated: 2026-05-04 23:17
VLAI
Summary
XWiki configuration files can be accessed through the webjars API
Details
Impact
It's possible to get access and read configuration files by using URLs such as http://localhost:8080/xwiki/webjars/wiki%3Axwiki/..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2FWEB-INF%2Fxwiki.cfg. The trick here is to encode the / which is decoded when parsing the URL segment, but not re-encoded when assembling the file path.
Patches
This has been patched in 17.4.0-rc-1, 16.10.7.
Workarounds
There is no known workaround, other than upgrading XWiki.
References
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19350
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/9e7b4c03f2143978d891109a17159f73d4cdd318#diff-45ea9c87d5fb68cd5db0da7f78cf25e76f1325f5fe56e21618b21786fc706236R80-R81
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in Jira XWiki.org * Email us at Security Mailing List
Severity
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-webjars-api"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "7.1.4"
},
{
"fixed": "16.10.7"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-webjars-api"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "17.0.0-rc-1"
},
{
"fixed": "17.4.0-rc-1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-webjars"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "6.1-miletone-2"
},
{
"last_affected": "7.1.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-55747"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-09-03T17:42:51Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-03T21:15:31Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nIt\u0027s possible to get access and read configuration files by using URLs such as http://localhost:8080/xwiki/webjars/wiki%3Axwiki/..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2FWEB-INF%2Fxwiki.cfg. The trick here is to encode the / which is decoded when parsing the URL segment, but not re-encoded when assembling the file path.\n\n### Patches\n\nThis has been patched in 17.4.0-rc-1, 16.10.7.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nThere is no known workaround, other than upgrading XWiki.\n\n### References\n\n* https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19350\n* https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/9e7b4c03f2143978d891109a17159f73d4cdd318#diff-45ea9c87d5fb68cd5db0da7f78cf25e76f1325f5fe56e21618b21786fc706236R80-R81\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org/)\n* Email us at [Security Mailing List](mailto:security@xwiki.org)",
"id": "GHSA-qww7-89xh-x7m7",
"modified": "2026-05-04T23:17:28Z",
"published": "2025-09-03T17:42:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-qww7-89xh-x7m7"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/9e7b4c03f2143978d891109a17159f73d4cdd318#diff-45ea9c87d5fb68cd5db0da7f78cf25e76f1325f5fe56e21618b21786fc706236R80-R81"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19350"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "XWiki configuration files can be accessed through the webjars API"
}
GHSA-QX49-JCMM-GC4Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-24 06:30 – Updated: 2026-08-24 06:30
VLAI
Details
4MOSAn developed by 4MOSAn Security Technology Co., Ltd. has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit a Relative Path Traversal flaw to download arbitrary system files.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-78212"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-24T04:16:59Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "4MOSAn developed by 4MOSAn Security Technology Co., Ltd. has an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit a Relative Path Traversal flaw to download arbitrary system files.",
"id": "GHSA-qx49-jcmm-gc4q",
"modified": "2026-08-24T06:30:28Z",
"published": "2026-08-24T06:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78212"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-11123-79a92-2.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-11119-25dfc-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-QXGR-6J8V-X3CR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-22 00:00
VLAI
Details
A relative path traversal attack in the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with service user privileges to upload arbitrary files. By uploading a specially crafted tar file an attacker can execute arbitrary commands.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-25150"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-14T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A relative path traversal attack in the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with service user privileges to upload arbitrary files. By uploading a specially crafted tar file an attacker can execute arbitrary commands.",
"id": "GHSA-qxgr-6j8v-x3cr",
"modified": "2022-04-22T00:00:47Z",
"published": "2022-04-15T00:00:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25150"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bbraun.com/en/products-and-therapies/services/b-braun-vulnerability-disclosure-policy/security-advisory.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-20-296-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R22G-W3WP-PQGC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-24 00:30 – Updated: 2025-10-24 00:30
VLAI
Details
A relative path traversal vulnerability was discovered in Productivity Suite software version
4.4.1.19.
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to interact with the ProductivityService PLC simulator and write files with arbitrary data on the target machine.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-58078"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-23T22:15:41Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A relative path traversal vulnerability was discovered in Productivity Suite software version \n\n4.4.1.19.\n\n\n The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to interact with the ProductivityService PLC simulator and write files with arbitrary data on the target machine.",
"id": "GHSA-r22g-w3wp-pqgc",
"modified": "2025-10-24T00:30:52Z",
"published": "2025-10-24T00:30:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-58078"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2025/icsa-25-296-01.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.automationdirect.com/docs/securityconsiderations.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-296-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:L/SA:L/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-R2CJ-7CHF-M484
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-07 03:32 – Updated: 2025-02-07 03:32
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Safetytest Cloud-Master Server up to 1.1.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /static/. The manipulation leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-1086"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-07T02:15:30Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in Safetytest Cloud-Master Server up to 1.1.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /static/. The manipulation leads to path traversal: \u0027../filedir\u0027. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-r2cj-7chf-m484",
"modified": "2025-02-07T03:32:03Z",
"published": "2025-02-07T03:32:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1086"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.294862"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.294862"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.491021"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/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-R2F5-QHHX-H354
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-19 21:32 – Updated: 2026-05-19 21:32
VLAI
Details
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation and missing capability check in the 'downloadZIP' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files limited in the WordPress uploads base directory.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8073"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-19T19:16:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Kirki \u2013 Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder \u0026 Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation and missing capability check in the \u0027downloadZIP\u0027 function in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files limited in the WordPress uploads base directory.",
"id": "GHSA-r2f5-qhhx-h354",
"modified": "2026-05-19T21:32:03Z",
"published": "2026-05-19T21:32:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8073"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.1/includes/API.php#L60"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3535640/kirki/trunk/includes/API.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b073edd0-3f40-423e-976e-996b29caf66e?source=cve"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-R464-PWQP-F636
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-14 18:32
VLAI
Details
Relative path traversal in Windows User Interface Core allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-50454"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T18:17:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Relative path traversal in Windows User Interface Core allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-r464-pwqp-f636",
"modified": "2026-07-14T18:32:24Z",
"published": "2026-07-14T18:32:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50454"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50454"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R4F5-M256-CXV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-05 03:30 – Updated: 2026-08-06 15:32
VLAI
Details
Path Traversal in Download File Feature in com.talpa.hibrowser 2.23.1.1 on Android allows arbitrary file write via directory traversal sequences in the filename.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-18907"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-05T02:16:37Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Path Traversal in Download File Feature in com.talpa.hibrowser 2.23.1.1 on Android allows arbitrary file write via directory traversal sequences in the filename.",
"id": "GHSA-r4f5-m256-cxv8",
"modified": "2026-08-06T15:32:32Z",
"published": "2026-08-05T03:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18907"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.tecno.com/SRC/securityUpdates"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R4FG-94JJ-WP5G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-08 18:33 – Updated: 2024-10-08 18:33
VLAI
Details
In JetBrains TeamCity before 2024.07.3 path traversal leading to information disclosure was possible via server backups
Severity
4.9 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-47948"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-08T16:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In JetBrains TeamCity before 2024.07.3 path traversal leading to information disclosure was possible via server backups",
"id": "GHSA-r4fg-94jj-wp5g",
"modified": "2024-10-08T18:33:13Z",
"published": "2024-10-08T18:33:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47948"
},
{
"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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"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.