Weakness (CWE)
CWE-35: Path Traversal: '.../...//'
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
How to prevent it (2 mitigations)
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Implementation
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, the ".../...//" manipulation is useful for bypassing some path traversal protection schemes. If "../" sequences are removed from the ".../...//" string in a sequential fashion (as some regular expression engines and other algorithms operate) the string can collapse into the unsafe "../" value (CWE-182). Removing the first "../" yields "....//" and the second removal yields "../".
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Implementation
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.
Source: MITRE CWE-35
198 results · Feed
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High 7.2
A CWE-35 "Path Traversal" in maxtime/api/database/database.lua (copy endpoint) in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to …
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Medium 4.9
A CWE-35 "Path Traversal" in maxtime/api/sql/sql.lua in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an a…
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Medium 6.5
A CWE-35 "Path Traversal" in the template deletion mechanism in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 all…
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Medium 4.9
A CWE-35 "Path Traversal" in the template download mechanism in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 all…
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Path traversal opening Sqlite3 database in WhoDB
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Medium 5.8
Certain Poly Devices – Path Traversal Vulnerability - Arbitrary File Access by Unauthorized User
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High 8.1
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High 7.5
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High 8.6
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Critical 9.3
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Medium 6.5
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High 8.3
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High 7.3
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High 8.0
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High 8.5
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High 8.5
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Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Path Traversal.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through < 1.9.9.5.2.
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Medium 6.5
WordPress FULL – Cliente plugin <= 3.1.25 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
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High 8.6
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High 7.7
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High 7.5
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Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in softpulseinfotech SP Blog Designer sp-blog-designer allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects SP Blog Designer: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
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Medium 6.5
Product Input Fields for WooCommerce <= 1.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Read
The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9 via the handle_downloads() function due to insufficient file path validation/sanitization. This makes it possible for …
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High 7.5
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High 8.6
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Medium 4.9
WordPress CYAN Backup plugin <= 2.5.3 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability
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High 7.5
Cisco SD-WAN vManage Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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Medium 5.3
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High 8.1
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Medium 6.5
WAGO: Arbitrary File Overwrite Leading to Privileged File Read in Multiple Devices
A low privileged remote attacker can overwrite an arbitrary file on the filesystem which may lead to an arbitrary file read with root privileges.
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High 8.2
Arbitrary file removal via path traversal in TCL Camera
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High 7.5
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High 7.7
oak's path traversal allows transfer of hidden files within the served root directory
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Medium 6.5
WordPress Limb Gallery plugin <= 1.5.7 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability
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High 7.5
Multi-DNC – CWE-35: Path Traversal: '.../...//'
Multi-DNC – CWE-35: Path Traversal: '.../...//'
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High 7.5
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Medium 4.3
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Medium 4.3
Agnai File Disclosure Vulnerability: JSON via Path Traversal
Agnai is an artificial-intelligence-agnostic multi-user, mult-bot roleplaying chat system. A vulnerability in versions prior to 1.0.330 permits attackers to read arbitrary JSON files at attacker-chosen locations on the server. This issue can lead to unauthori…
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High 8.8
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Medium 4.3
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Medium 5.9
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Medium 6.5
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