directory traversal attacks
Directory traversal attacks, also known as path traversal attacks, refer to security vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to access unauthorized files or directories by manipulating input parameters that specify the file path. These attacks exploit software vulnerabilities and can enable the unauthorized traversal of file system directories to access sensitive files or execute unauthorized actions.
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