CWE-39: Path Traversal: 'C:dirname'
low-riskThe product accepts input that contains a drive letter or Windows volume letter ('C:dirname') that potentially redirects access to an unintended location or arbitrary file.
Abstraction: Variant
Common Consequences
Integrity
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Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Integrity
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Modify Files or Directories
Confidentiality
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Read Files or Directories
Availability
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DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Detection Methods
Automated Static Analysis
Automated static analysis, commonly referred to as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), can find some instances of this weakness by analyzing source code (or binary/compiled code) without having to execute it. Typically, this is done by building a model of data flow and control flow, then searching for potentially-vulnerable patterns that connect "sources" (origins of input) with "sinks" (destinations where the data interacts with external components, a lower layer such as the OS, etc.)
Real-World Examples (1)
| CVE | CVSS | EPSS | KEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-16609 | 7.5 | 2.5% | — |
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Active Threat
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Exploit Availability
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