Skip to main content

Path Traversal

web HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

How It Works

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation. Attackers inject special sequences like ../ (dot-dot-slash) to escape the intended directory and navigate to arbitrary locations in the file system. Each ../ sequence moves up one directory level, allowing an attacker to break out of a restricted folder and access sensitive files elsewhere on the server.

Attackers employ various encoding techniques to bypass basic filters. Simple URL encoding transforms ../ into %2e%2e%2f, while double encoding becomes %252e%252e%252f (encoding the percent sign itself). Other evasion methods include nested sequences like ....// (which become ../ after filter removal), null byte injection (%00 to truncate path validation), and OS-specific path separators (backslashes on Windows). Absolute paths like /etc/passwd may also work if the application doesn't enforce relative path constraints.

The typical attack flow begins with identifying input parameters that reference files—such as file=, path=, template=, or page=. The attacker then tests various traversal payloads to determine if path validation exists and what depth is needed to reach system files. Success means reading configuration files, credentials, source code, or even writing malicious files if the application allows file uploads or modifications.

Impact

  • Credential exposure: Access to configuration files containing database passwords, API keys, and authentication tokens
  • Source code disclosure: Reading application code reveals business logic, additional vulnerabilities, and hardcoded secrets
  • System file access: Retrieving /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, or Windows SAM files for credential cracking
  • Configuration tampering: If write access exists, attackers modify settings or inject malicious code
  • Remote code execution: Writing web shells or executable files to web-accessible directories enables full system compromise

Real-World Examples

ZendTo file sharing application (CVE-2025-34508) contained a path traversal vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. The flaw existed in file retrieval functionality where user input directly influenced file path construction without adequate validation, exposing sensitive configuration data and potentially system files.

Web application frameworks frequently suffer from path traversal in template rendering engines. When applications allow users to specify template names or include files, insufficient validation permits attackers to read source code from other application modules or framework configuration files, revealing database credentials and session secrets.

File download features in content management systems represent another common vector. Applications that serve user-requested files from disk often fail to restrict paths properly, enabling attackers to download backup files, logs containing sensitive data, or administrative scripts that weren't intended for public access.

Mitigation

  • Avoid user input in file paths: Use indirect references like database IDs mapped to filenames on the server side
  • Canonicalize and validate: Convert paths to absolute canonical form, then verify they remain within the allowed base directory
  • Allowlist permitted files: Maintain an explicit list of accessible files rather than trying to blocklist malicious patterns
  • Chroot jails or sandboxing: Restrict application file system access to specific directories at the OS level
  • Strip dangerous sequences: Remove ../, ..\\, and encoded variants, though this alone is insufficient

Recent CVEs (8627)

EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Fortinet Fortimanager +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.8
MEDIUM This Month

A relative path traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiSOAR 7.6.0, 7.5.0 through 7.5.1, 7.4 all versions, 7.3 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via uploading. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Fortinet Fortisoar
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.4
MEDIUM Monitor

Multiple relative path traversal vulnerabilities [CWE-23] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiCamera 2.1 all versions, FortiCamera 2.0.0, FortiCamera 1.1 all versions, FortiCamera 1.0 all versions,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Fortinet Fortimail +4
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Month

Improper authentication in Azure Stack allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Path Traversal Microsoft +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Month

Relative path traversal in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Windows Path Traversal Microsoft +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.9-alpha1, 2.4.8-p1, 2.4.7-p6, 2.4.6-p11, 2.4.5-p13, 2.4.4-p14 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'). Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Adobe Magento +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.4
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Kanboard is project management software that focuses on the Kanban methodology. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Path Traversal Kanboard
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.9
MEDIUM PATCH Monitor

The Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.30.2 via the Import_Images::import() function due to insufficient controls on the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

PHP WordPress Path Traversal +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.1
HIGH This Week

The WooCommerce Purchase Orders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_file() function in all versions up to, and. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress RCE +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM This Month

Due to directory traversal vulnerability in SAP S/4HANA (Bank Communication Management), an attacker with high privileges and access to a specific transaction and method in Bank Communication. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Path Traversal SAP
NVD
EPSS 4% CVSS 7.5
HIGH POC EUVD KEV This Week

Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM contains a Secondary Context Path Traversal Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in 猫宁i Morning up to bc782730c74ff080494f145cc363a0b4f43f7d3e. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Morning
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in linlinjava litemall up to 1.8.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Litemall Linlinjava
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

Tiny-Scientist is a lightweight framework for automating the entire lifecycle of scientific research-from ideation to implementation, writing, and review. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL This Week

A vulnerability in the NuPoint Unified Messaging (NPM) component of Mitel MiCollab through 9.8 SP2 (9.8.2.12) could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct a path traversal attack due to. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Path Traversal Node.js
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL This Week

In Xerox FreeFlow Core version 8.0.4, an attacker can exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability to access unauthorized files on the server. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE Path Traversal Freeflow Core +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC PATCH Monitor

A vulnerability has been found in MigoXLab LMeterX 1.2.0 and classified as critical. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Path Traversal Lmeterx
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Path Traversal vulnerability in API Endpoint in Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) Software Versions prior to 3.0.0 on MiR Robots allows authenticated users to extract files from the robot file system. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Powered BLUE Server versions 0.20130927 and prior contain a path traversal vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

An issue in 4C Strategies Exonaut before v22.4 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Exonaut 4Cstrategies
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Month

: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in TAGFREE X-Free Uploader XFU allows Path Traversal.0.1.0084 before 1.0.1.0085, from 2.0.1.0034 before. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A path traversal vulnerability in Vedo Suite 2024.17 allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary filesystem files by exploiting an unsanitized 'file_get_contents()' function call in. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Vedo Suite Vedo Suite Project
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.7
MEDIUM Monitor

An attacker with authenticated and privileged access could modify the contents of a non-sensitive file by traversing the path in the limited shell of the CLI. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC This Week

A vulnerability in QCMS version 6.0.5 allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server due to insufficient validation of the "Name" parameter in the backend template editor. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Path Traversal Qcms +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.0
MEDIUM This Month

The Mobile Access Portal's File Share application is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack, allowing an authenticated, malicious end-user (authorized to at least one File Share application) to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Mobile Access Remote Access Vpn +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.0
MEDIUM Monitor

Path Traversal in Document scanner prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to delete file with Document scanner's privilege. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Samsung Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.4
HIGH This Week

Path traversal vulnerability in the virtualization file module. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Harmonyos Huawei
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.4
HIGH This Week

Path traversal vulnerability in the virtualization base module. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Harmonyos Huawei
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

An issue in the component /stl/actions/download?filePath of SSCMS v7.3.1 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Sscms
NVD GitHub
EPSS 18% CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

ClanSphere 2011.3 is vulnerable to a local file inclusion (LFI) flaw due to improper handling of the cs_lang cookie parameter. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 18.4%.

Path Traversal Clansphere Csphere
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 49% 4.4 CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

XBMC version 11, including builds up to the 2012-11-04 nightly release, contains a path traversal vulnerability in its embedded HTTP server. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 48.8%.

Path Traversal
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL This Week

DIAView (v4.2.0 and prior) - Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Information Disclosure Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH Act Now

pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Privilege Escalation RCE Python +3
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.7
HIGH POC PATCH This Month

Claude Code is an agentic coding tool. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Canonical Claude Code +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Week

IPX is an image optimizer powered by sharp and svgo. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Path Traversal Ipx Unjs
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.8
LOW POC Monitor

LiquidFiles before 4.1.2 allows directory traversal by configuring the pathname of a local executable file as an Actionscript. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Liquidfiles
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 1.3
LOW POC Monitor

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in givanz Vvvebjs up to 2.0.4. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Path Traversal Node.js +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.0
MEDIUM This Month

RUCKUS SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build allows ../ directory traversal to read files. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal Ruckus Network Director Ruckus Smartzone Firmware +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

A security vulnerability has been detected in Kingdee Cloud-Starry-Sky Enterprise Edition up to 8.2.getFileUploadService.deleteFileAction of the file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Month

NVIDIA Installer for Windows contains a vulnerability where an attacker may be able to escalate privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Windows RCE Denial Of Service +4
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.8
MEDIUM This Month

The Woffice Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the woffice_file_manager_delete() function in all versions up to, and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress RCE +3
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.3
HIGH PATCH This Month

Traefik is an HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Privilege Escalation RCE Denial Of Service +4
NVD GitHub
EPSS 48% 4.3 CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC THREAT This Month

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Netgear SPH200D Skype phone firmware versions <= 1.0.4.80 in its embedded web server. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 47.8%.

Path Traversal Netgear
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 43% 4.2 CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC THREAT This Month

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Linksys router's web interface (tested on the E1500 model firmware versions 1.0.00, 1.0.04, and 1.0.05), specifically in the /apply.cgi endpoint. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 42.7%.

Path Traversal Linksys
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.0
HIGH This Month

Alpine iLX-507 Command Injection Remote Code Execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE Path Traversal Command Injection +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Document Management System 1.0 and classified as critical.php. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Path Traversal Dell +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Path traversal in OpenViglet Shio up to version 0.3.8 allows authenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the fileName parameter in the shStaticFilePreUpload API endpoint. The vulnerability has low practical impact (CVSS 2.1, EPSS 0.22%) despite being rated critical in severity classification, as it requires prior authentication and provides only limited confidentiality exposure. Public exploit code is available.

Java Path Traversal Shio
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.0
MEDIUM This Month

Path traversal vulnerability in macOS allows local applications to bypass directory path validation and access protected user data without authentication. Affecting macOS Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia, the flaw stems from improper path parsing that enables an unprivileged app to read sensitive files outside intended boundaries. Apple has released patches for all affected versions (Ventura 13.7.7, Sonoma 14.7.7, Sequoia 15.6); exploitation requires local access and app execution capability, resulting in low real-world risk despite moderate CVSS score.

Information Disclosure Path Traversal Apple +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Path traversal in ChanCMS up to version 3.1.2 allows authenticated remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via the delfile function in app/extend/utils.js, with publicly available exploit code disclosed. CVSS score of 2.1 reflects low impact (integrity and availability limited to low confidentiality) and requirement for authenticated access, though the vulnerability affects a core file deletion utility. Vendor-released patch available in version 3.1.3.

Path Traversal Chancms
NVD VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC This Week

Arbitrary file disclosure in RIPS Scanner 0.54 lets remote unauthenticated attackers read any file readable by the web server by supplying a directory-traversal payload in the 'file' parameter of the 'windows/code.php' script. Publicly available exploit code exists, including a Metasploit auxiliary module (rips_traversal.rb) and Exploit-DB entry 18660, making trivial mass exploitation of exposed instances practical. Not listed in CISA KEV, so no confirmed active exploitation, but the low-complexity, no-auth network vector combined with ready-made tooling makes opportunistic use straightforward.

PHP Path Traversal Microsoft
NVD Exploit-DB VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Path traversal vulnerability in LambertGroup HTML5 Radio Player WPBakery Page Builder Addon (lbg-cleverbakery) versions 2.5 and earlier allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating pathname parameters. The vulnerability is rooted in improper input validation of file path requests, enabling attackers to traverse directory structures using relative path sequences. No active exploitation has been confirmed, and the low EPSS score (0.11th percentile) suggests limited real-world attack probability despite the moderate technical impact.

WordPress Path Traversal Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Path traversal in FWDesign Easy Video Player WordPress plugin through version 10.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server via directory traversal sequences. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 10.0, enabling direct file access without authentication. No public exploit code has been independently confirmed, though the low EPSS score (0.11%, 30th percentile) suggests limited real-world exploitation likelihood despite the straightforward attack vector.

WordPress Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.2
HIGH This Week

Arbitrary file deletion in Counter live visitors for WooCommerce plugin (WordPress) versions ≤1.3.6 allows unauthenticated attackers to delete entire directories on the server through insufficient path validation in wcvisitor_get_block function. Exploitation wipes all files within targeted directories, causing data loss or denial of service. Attack requires no authentication (CVSS PR:N). No public exploit identified at time of analysis.

WordPress Denial Of Service Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.1
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Path traversal in Vim's zip.vim plugin prior to version 9.1.1551 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files when a user opens a specially crafted zip archive, potentially enabling arbitrary command execution if sensitive files or privileged locations are targeted. The vulnerability requires direct user interaction (opening a malicious zip file in Vim) and has low real-world impact due to high attack complexity and local attack vector, though publicly available exploit code exists. EPSS exploitation probability is minimal at 0.03% (7th percentile), reflecting the friction imposed by user interaction requirements.

RCE Path Traversal Red Hat +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Arbitrary file movement in HT Contact Form Widget for Elementor & Gutenberg (WordPress plugin) allows unanatuhenticated remote attackers to relocate server files including wp-config.php, enabling remote code execution. Affects all versions through 2.2.1. Vulnerability stems from insufficient path validation in handle_files_upload() function. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, low observed exploitation activity.

PHP WordPress RCE +5
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Path traversal in YiJiuSmile kkFileViewOfficeEdit enables remote low-privileged attackers to delete or modify files on the server via the /deleteFile endpoint. The flaw resides in the deleteFile function’s handling of the fileName argument, allowing directory traversal sequences. Public exploit code is available, though EPSS indicates low exploitation probability and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

Path Traversal Kkfileviewofficeedit Yijiusmile
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Path traversal in YiJiuSmile kkFileViewOfficeEdit enables low-privilege remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the /onlinePreview endpoint. The vulnerability has a low CVSS 4.0 score and publicly available proof-of-concept code, but is not known to be actively exploited.

Path Traversal Kkfileviewofficeedit Yijiusmile
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Path traversal in kkFileViewOfficeEdit allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL parameter. The vulnerability affects all builds up to commit 5fbc57c48e8fe6c1b91e0e7995e2d59615f37abd and has publicly available exploit code, though EPSS exploitation probability is very low at 0.09%. Despite its critical classification, the impact is limited to information disclosure and requires low-privilege access.

Path Traversal Kkfileviewofficeedit Yijiusmile
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH PATCH This Week

A path traversal vulnerability (CVSS 8.7). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.

Authentication Bypass Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.7
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability has been found in Zavy86 WikiDocs up to 1.0.77 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function image_drop_upload_ajax/image_delete_ajax of the file submit.php. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.78 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 98ea9ee4a2052c4327f89d2f7688cc1b5749450d. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

PHP Path Traversal
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.0
LOW POC Monitor

Path traversal in jshERP up to version 3.5 allows authenticated users with high privileges to manipulate the Title parameter in the exportExcelByParam function, potentially reading or writing arbitrary files on the server. Public exploit code is available, but the EPSS exploitation probability is low (0.28%) and there is no evidence of active exploitation. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no official patch has been released.

Java Path Traversal Jsherp +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW Monitor

Path traversal vulnerability in SpringBoot_MyBatisPlus up to commit a6a8255 allows remote authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the Name parameter in the /file/download endpoint. Public exploit code exists, but no active exploitation has been confirmed (not in CISA KEV). EPSS score is low (0.05%), indicating low exploitation likelihood.

Path Traversal
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.9
MEDIUM This Month

The RSFirewall! plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.42 via the get_local_filename() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

PHP WordPress Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 4.9
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

A vulnerability exists on all versions of Ivanti Policy Secure below 22.6R1 where an authenticated administrator can perform an arbitrary file read via a maliciously crafted web request.

Path Traversal Ivanti Policy Secure
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW Monitor

Authenticated remote attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in kone-net go-chat to read arbitrary files from the server. The flaw resides in the GetFile endpoint (api/v1/file_controller.go), allowing manipulation of the fileName parameter with directory traversal sequences. Public exploit code is available, but no active exploitation has been observed and the EPSS probability is very low (0.06%).

Path Traversal
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW Monitor

Authenticated path traversal in gorobbs 1.0.8 and earlier allows low-privileged users to overwrite or delete arbitrary files via a crafted filename in the avatar upload API. An attacker with user-level access can leverage this to disrupt service or tamper with system files. Exploit code is publicly available, though exploitation likelihood is assessed as low (EPSS 0.05%).

Path Traversal
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.1
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

GNU Tar through 1.35 allows file overwrite via directory traversal in crafted TAR archives, with a certain two-step process. First, the victim must extract an archive that contains a ../ symlink to a critical directory. Second, the victim must extract an archive that contains a critical file, specified via a relative pathname that begins with the symlink name and ends with that critical file's name. Here, the extraction follows the symlink and overwrites the critical file. This bypasses the protection mechanism of "Member name contains '..'" that would occur for a single TAR archive that attempted to specify the critical file via a ../ approach. For example, the first archive can contain "x -> ../../../../../home/victim/.ssh" and the second archive can contain x/authorized_keys. This can affect server applications that automatically extract any number of user-supplied TAR archives, and were relying on the blocking of traversal. This can also affect software installation processes in which "tar xf" is run more than once (e.g., when installing a package can automatically install two dependencies that are set up as untrusted tarballs instead of official packages). NOTE: the official GNU Tar manual has an otherwise-empty directory for each "tar xf" in its Security Rules of Thumb; however, third-party advice leads users to run "tar xf" more than once into the same directory.

Path Traversal Ubuntu Red Hat +3
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

The Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress plugin contains an insufficiently protected remote support functionality in remote_tunnel.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to read from or write to arbitrary files on affected servers. This critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) affects all versions up to and including 3.0.2, potentially enabling sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution without authentication. Given the critical CVSS score and network-accessible attack vector, this vulnerability should be treated as high priority pending confirmation of KEV status and active exploitation.

PHP WordPress RCE +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

A vulnerability exists in Advantech iView in NetworkServlet.processImportRequest() that could allow for a directory traversal attack. This issue requires an authenticated attacker with at least user-level privileges. A specific parameter is not properly sanitized or normalized, potentially allowing an attacker to determine the existence of arbitrary files on the server.

Path Traversal Iview Advantech
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

CVE-2025-53632 is a path traversal vulnerability (zip slip) in Chall-Manager v0.1.3 and earlier that allows unauthenticated attackers to write arbitrary files to the system when processing scenario zip archives. The vulnerability has a CVSS 9.1 severity score due to high integrity and availability impact, though real-world exploitation risk is partially mitigated by deployment recommendations to isolate Chall-Manager within internal infrastructure. A patch is available in v0.1.4 via commit 47d188f.

Docker Path Traversal Chall Manager +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 41% 4.2 CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

A path traversal vulnerability in Riverbed SteelHead VCX appliances allows authenticated users to retrieve arbitrary system files through improper input validation in the log filtering functionality. The vulnerability affects VCX255U running version 9.6.0a and potentially other VCX models, enabling authenticated attackers to bypass access controls and read sensitive system files via crafted filter expressions. With a CVSS score of 7.1 and authentication requirement, this represents a significant confidentiality risk for organizations running affected appliances, though exploitation requires valid credentials.

Path Traversal
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Trend Micro Security 17.8 for consumer platforms contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability via improper symlink handling (CWE-64: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access) that allows a local attacker with limited privileges to delete or modify critical Trend Micro system files without user interaction. The vulnerability affects Trend Micro Security 17.8 specifically and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (High) with local attack vector; KEV status, EPSS score, and active exploitation data are not provided in available sources, limiting real-world risk quantification.

Privilege Escalation Path Traversal Trend Micro +1
NVD
EPSS 8% CVSS 8.2
HIGH POC This Week

A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered in White Star Software Protop version 4.4.2-2024-11-27, specifically in the /pt3upd/ endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker can remotely read arbitrary files on the underlying OS using encoded traversal sequences.

Path Traversal Protop
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 3% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

The Support Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the sb_file_delete function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.0. This makes it possible for attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). An attacker can leverage CVE-2025-4855 vulnerability to exploit this vulnerability unauthenticated.

PHP WordPress RCE +3
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Path Traversal Microsoft Remote Desktop Client +16
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V4.0). The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extracting uploaded ZIP files. This could allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations and potentially execute code with elevated privileges (ZDI-CAN-26572).

Path Traversal Siemens Sinec Nms
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V4.0). The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extracting uploaded ZIP files. This could allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations and potentially execute code with elevated privileges (ZDI-CAN-26571).

Path Traversal Siemens Sinec Nms
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

The Widget for Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.15 via the layout parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. This is limited to just PHP files.

PHP WordPress RCE +7
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.8
MEDIUM This Month

SAPCAR improperly sanitizes the file paths while extracting SAPCAR archives. Due to this, an attacker could craft a malicious SAPCAR archive containing directory traversal sequences. When a high privileged victim extracts this malicious archive, it is then processed by SAPCAR on their system, causing files to be extracted outside the intended directory and overwriting files in arbitrary locations. This vulnerability has a high impact on the integrity and availability of the application with no impact on confidentiality.

Path Traversal
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.1
HIGH PATCH This Week

Roo Code is an AI-powered autonomous coding agent. Prior to 3.22.6, if the victim had "Write" auto-approved, an attacker with the ability to submit prompts to the agent could write to VS Code settings files and trigger code execution. There were multiple ways to achieve that. One example is with the php.validate.executablePath setting which lets you set the path for the php executable for syntax validation. The attacker could have written the path to an arbitrary command there and then created a php file to trigger it. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.6.

PHP RCE Information Disclosure +3
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.3, 9.3.5, 9.2.7 and 9.1.10, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.3.2411.107, 9.3.2408.117, and 9.2.2406.121, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could craft a malicious payload through the `User Interface - Views` configuration page that could potentially lead to a denial of service (DoS).The user could cause the DoS by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability that allows for deletion of arbitrary files within a Splunk directory. The vulnerability requires the low-privileged user to phish the administrator-level victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The low-privileged user should not be able to exploit the vulnerability at will.

Denial Of Service Path Traversal Splunk +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Dokploy is a self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS) that simplifies the deployment and management of applications and databases. An authenticated attacker can read any file that the Traefik process user can access (e.g., /etc/passwd, application source, environment variable files containing credentials and secrets). This may lead to full compromise of other services or lateral movement. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.23.7.

Path Traversal Dokploy
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Marvell QConvergeConsole getDriverTmpPath Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the getDriverTmpPath method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24980.

Information Disclosure Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole +1
NVD
EPSS 2% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Marvell QConvergeConsole decryptFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the decryptFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to write files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24979.

Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole Marvell
NVD
EPSS 14% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL Act Now

Marvell QConvergeConsole deleteEventLogFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the deleteEventLogFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24925.

Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole Marvell
NVD
EPSS 13% CVSS 7.5
HIGH Act Now

Marvell QConvergeConsole compressFirmwareDumpFiles Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the compressFirmwareDumpFiles method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24924.

Information Disclosure Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole +1
NVD
EPSS 13% CVSS 7.5
HIGH Act Now

Marvell QConvergeConsole compressDriverFiles Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the compressDriverFiles method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24923.

Information Disclosure Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole +1
NVD
EPSS 2% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Marvell QConvergeConsole saveNICParamsToFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the saveNICParamsToFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to write files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24921.

Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole Marvell
NVD
EPSS 13% CVSS 7.5
HIGH Act Now

Marvell QConvergeConsole restoreESwitchConfig Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the restoreESwitchConfig method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24920.

Information Disclosure Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole +1
NVD
EPSS 13% CVSS 7.5
HIGH Act Now

Marvell QConvergeConsole getFileUploadBytes Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the getFileUploadBytes method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24919.

Information Disclosure Path Traversal Qconvergeconsole +1
NVD
Prev Page 36 of 96 Next

Quick Facts

Typical Severity
HIGH
Category
web
Total CVEs
8627

Related CWEs

MITRE ATT&CK

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy