Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2012-6069
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Runtime Toolkit in CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x and 2.4.x allows remote attackers to read, overwrite, or create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a request to the TCP listener service.
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CWE-22 - Path Traversal
Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.
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