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
