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
