Path Traversal and File Inclusion

Path traversal, also called directory traversal, is a vulnerability in which an application uses user-controlled input to construct a file path without adequately restricting that input to an intended directory.

Vulnerability ManagementVSDVulnerabilityIntermediateCONFIDENTIAL2,935 words12 min readApr 7, 2026

Last updated Apr 11, 2026

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Path Traversal and File Inclusion

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