CWE-44: Path Equivalence: 'file.name' (Internal Dot)

critical-risk

The product accepts path input in the form of internal dot ('file.ordir') without appropriate validation, which can lead to ambiguous path resolution and allow an attacker to traverse the file system to unintended locations or access arbitrary files.

Abstraction: Variant

Common Consequences

Confidentiality Read Files or Directories

Real-World Examples (1)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2025-24813 9.8 94.2% Y
72
/ 100
critical-risk
Active Threat 41/50 · Critical
Exploit Availability 31/50 · High