CWE-22
MITRE ↗Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (Path Traversal)
Path traversal in Ivanti Endpoint Manager prior to version 2024 SU4 SR1 allows a remote authenticated attacker to write
Path Traversal in restore_run_backup() in AIM 3.28.0 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to the server's fi
MariaDB mariadb-dump Utility Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote a
Due to directory traversal vulnerability in SAP S/4HANA (Bank Communication Management), an attacker with high privilege
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager exposes directori
Path traversal vulnerability in the DFS module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service
ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restr
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in info@welcart Welcart e-C
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Shabti Kaplan Frontend A
Mattermost versions 10.8.x <= 10.8.1, 10.7.x <= 10.7.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.7, 9.11.x <= 9.11.16 fail to sanitize input paths
The Woffice Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation
Mattermost versions 10.9.x <= 10.9.1, 10.8.x <= 10.8.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.8, 9.11.x <= 9.11.17 fail to properly validate fi
Mattermost versions 10.8.x <= 10.8.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.8, 9.11.x <= 9.11.17, 10.9.x <= 10.9.2 fails to sanitize path trave
The Zombify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5. This is du
Due to a Path Traversal vulnerability in SAP Business Connector, an attacker authenticated as an administrator with adja
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Visual Studio Code CoPilot Chat Extens
Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. Prior to 15.86.0 and 14.99.2, certain requests were vulnerable to path
Grav is a file-based Web platform. Prior to 1.8.0-beta.27, A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Grav CM
Rapid7 Velociraptor versions before 0.75.6 contain a directory traversal issue on Linux servers that allows a rogue clie
Path Traversal vulnerability in ONLYOFFICE Document Server before v8.0.1 allows a remote attacker to copy arbitrary file
Relative path traversal in Knox Enterprise prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary c
ClipBucket is a web-based video-sharing platform. In ClipBucket version 5.5.2 - #146 and earlier, the /admin_area/templa
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9, 14G versions prior to 7.00.00.181, 15G and 16G versions 6.10.80.00 thro
Path Traversal Vulnerabilities (CWE-22) exist in NJ/NX-series Machine Automation Controllers. An attacker may use these
A vulnerability was found in CRI-O. A path traversal issue in the log management functions (UnMountPodLogs and LinkConta
Insufficient path validation in CODESYS Control allows low privileged attackers with physical access to gain full filesy
Local File Inclusion in dagster._grpc.impl.get_notebook_data in Dagster 1.10.14 allows attackers with access to the gRPC
The Developer Loggers for Simple History plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up t
The CSV to SortTable WordPress plugin through 4.2 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to gener
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directorie
Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. Arbitrary files can be created
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyze
A path traversal vulnerability exists in rsync. It stems from behavior enabled by the `--inc-recursive` option, a defaul
A flaw was found in rsync. When using the `--safe-links` option, the rsync client fails to properly verify if a symbolic
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker
The Eventer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.7 via th
IBM Maximo MXAPIASSET API 7.6.1.3 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could
The Connections Business Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary directory deletion due to insufficien
The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via th
The Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.7
IBM App Connect enterprise 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.10 and 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.2.1 could allow an authenticated user t
The Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal
Directory Traversal vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information
Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive informatio
IBM Power Hardware Management Console V10.3.1050.0 could allow an authenticated user to traverse directories on the syst
Bit Assist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via the file
MasterSAM Star Gate 11 is vulnerable to directory traversal via /adama/adama/downloadService. An attacker can exploit th
A vulnerability has been found in PHPGurukul Online Nurse Hiring System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerabili
IBM EntireX 11.1 could allow an authenticated attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a s
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse direc
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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