CWE-62: UNIX Hard Link

The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the name is associated with a hard link to a target that is outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.

Published:19 Jul 2006

Organization:MITRE

Modified:11 Dec 2025

Related Weakness

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

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