CWE-22
MITRE ↗Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (Path Traversal)
FeiFeiCms 4.0.181010 on Windows allows remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via index.php?s=Admin-Data-Dow
Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.4 allows local file inclusion, with resultant remote code execution, in install.php via
pacman before 5.1.3 allows directory traversal when installing a remote package via a specified URL "pacman -U <url>" du
Directory traversal vulnerability in storage_cgi in GL.iNet GL-AR300M-Lite devices with firmware 2.27 allows remote atta
Confluence Server and Data Center had a path traversal vulnerability in the downloadallattachments resource. A remote at
An issue was discovered in ProjectSend r1053. upload-process-form.php allows finished_files[]=../ directory traversal. I
The WebDorado Contact Form Builder plugin before 1.0.69 for WordPress allows CSRF via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php action
The 10Web Form Maker plugin before 1.13.5 for WordPress allows CSRF via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php action parameter, wi
The WebDorado Contact Form plugin before 1.13.5 for WordPress allows CSRF via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php action paramet
MacDown 0.7.1 (870) allows remote code execution via a file:\\\ URI, with a .app pathname, in the HREF attribute of an A
Remote code execution was discovered in Horde Groupware Webmail 5.2.22 and 5.2.17. Horde/Form/Type.php contains a vulner
ATutor 2.2.4 allows Arbitrary File Upload and Directory Traversal, resulting in remote code execution via a ".." pathnam
Pydio Cells before 1.5.0 fails to neutralize '../' elements, allowing an attacker with minimum privilege to Upload files
BlogEngine.NET 3.3.7.0 and earlier allows Directory Traversal and Remote Code Execution because file creation is mishand
BlogEngine.NET 3.3.7.0 and earlier allows Directory Traversal and Remote Code Execution via the theme cookie to the File
Directory Traversal vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) prior to 11.2.0 and prior to 10.4.0 allows
An issue was discovered in Veritas Resiliency Platform (VRP) before 3.4 HF1. When uploading an application bundle, a dir
cPanel before 55.9999.141 allows arbitrary code execution because of an unsafe @INC path (SEC-97).
An issue was discovered in custom/ajax_download.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.2 via the fileName parameter. An attacker can
wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=newsletters_exportmultiple in the Tribulant Newsletters plugin before 4.6.19 for WordPres
A directory traversal vulnerability in the v-list-user script in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-24 allows remote attackers to
There was a local file disclosure vulnerability in Confluence Server and Confluence Data Center via page exporting. An a
An issue was discovered in Total.js CMS 12.0.0. An authenticated user with the Pages privilege can conduct a path traver
Bludit 3.9.2 allows remote code execution via bl-kernel/ajax/upload-images.php because PHP code can be entered with a .j
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.5.8, 11.6.x before 11.6.6, and 11.7.x befor
SugarCRM before 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 allows directory traversal in the attachment function by a Regular user.
SugarCRM before 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 allows directory traversal in the file function by a Regular user.
SugarCRM before 8.0.4 and 9.x before 9.0.2 allows directory traversal in the Studio module by a Developer user.
Yealink phones through 2019-08-04 have an issue with OpenVPN file upload. They execute tar as root to extract files, but
D-Link DIR-865L has SMB Symlink Traversal due to misconfiguration in the SMB service allowing symbolic links to be creat
RouterOS 6.45.6 Stable, RouterOS 6.44.5 Long-term, and below are vulnerable to an arbitrary directory creation vulnerabi
Linux kernel CIFS implementation, version 4.9.0 is vulnerable to a relative paths injection in directory entry lists.
The Camera Upload functionality in Plex Media Server through 1.18.2.2029 allows remote authenticated users to write file
Directory traversal vulnerability in cordova-plugin-ionic-webview versions prior to 2.2.0 (not including 2.0.0-beta.0, 2
It was found that icedtea-web up to and including 1.7.2 and 1.8.2 was vulnerable to a zip-slip attack during auto-extrac
Path traversal vulnerability in Docker before 1.3.3 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files and bypass a con
SALTO ProAccess SPACE 5.4.3.0 allows Directory Traversal in the Data Export feature.
doorGets 7.0 has a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in /fileman/php/renamefile.php. A remote unauthenticat
doorGets 7.0 has a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in /fileman/php/movefile.php. A remote unauthenticated
It was found that icedtea-web though 1.7.2 and 1.8.2 did not properly sanitize paths from <jar/> elements in JNLP files.
Directory traversal vulnerability in Cybozu Remote Service 3.0.0 to 3.1.8 for Windows allows remote authenticated attack
The logging system of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before 3.4.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to a File Deletion vuln
In Hiawatha before 10.8.4, a remote attacker is able to do directory traversal if AllowDotFiles is enabled.
A file-read vulnerability was identified in the Wi-Fi transfer feature of Musicloud 1.6. By default, the application run
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Software for Cisco IP Phone 8
MikroTik RouterOS versions Stable 6.43.12 and below, Long-term 6.42.12 and below, and Testing 6.44beta75 and below are v
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.6.10, 11.7.x before 11.7.6, and 11.8.x befo
Path Traversal and Unrestricted File Upload exists in the Ninja Forms plugin before 3.0.23 for WordPress (when the Uploa
The Photo Sharing Plus component on Sony Bravia TV through 8.587 devices allows Directory Traversal.
A path traversal flaw was found in spacewalk-proxy, all versions through 2.9, in the way the proxy processes cached clie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-22?
CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (Path Traversal)) is a weakness category in the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) system maintained by MITRE. It describes a class of software or hardware vulnerability that can lead to security issues.
How many CVEs are classified as CWE-22?
There are 11,337 CVE records associated with CWE-22 in our database. Of these, 1121 are critical severity, 3545 are high severity, and 2893 are medium severity.
How can I protect against CWE-22 vulnerabilities?
Protection strategies depend on the specific weakness type. General measures include input validation, secure coding practices, regular security testing, and keeping software up to date. CyberStrike can help by automatically scanning your infrastructure for vulnerabilities related to CWE-22 using AI-powered security agents.
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