Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-59

    CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

    The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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

    Related Weakness

    CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference

    CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference