Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-55

    CWE-55: Path Equivalence: '/./' (Single Dot Directory)

    The product accepts path input in the form of single dot directory exploit ('/./') 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.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-41: Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence