Path Traversal
Path Traversal vulnerabilities allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended directory structure, potentially exposing sensitive system files.
Total CVEs
1
Typical Severity
MEDIUM
Category
Data Exposure
Understanding Path Traversal
Detailed information about this vulnerability type.
How to Identify
- •Review security advisories
- •Perform regular security testing
Prevention Best Practices
- ✓Follow security best practices
- ✓Keep systems updated
Path Traversal CVEs (1)
| Description | Vendor / Product | Exploit Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-41773 | 9.8 | This vulnerability allows an attacker to access files outside of the intended directories on an Apache HTTP Server, potentially leading to remote code execution if certain scripts are enabled. This can happen if the server is misconfigured and does not properly restrict access to these files. | apachehttp server | Exploit Available | over 4 years agoOct 5, 2021 |