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Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
Software Fault Patterns SFP16 Path Traversal
CWE-36: Absolute Path Traversal
Weakness ID : 36
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
Description
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted
directory, but it does not properly neutralize absolute path sequences such as "/abs/path" that can
resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
Extended Description
This allows attackers to traverse the file system to access files or directories that are outside of the
restricted directory.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
('Path Traversal')