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How to Fix CWE-22: Path Traversal

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The application uses user input to construct file paths without preventing directory traversal sequences (../).

⚠️ Impact if Unpatched

Arbitrary file read/write, source code disclosure, configuration exposure, potential code execution.

Step-by-Step Remediation

  1. Canonicalize file paths and verify they remain within the intended directory
  2. Use a chroot or jail for file operations
  3. Reject any input containing path traversal sequences (../, ..\.)
  4. Map user input to an index/ID rather than using it directly as a filename
  5. Implement proper access controls on the filesystem level

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Recent Vulnerabilities (CWE-22)

63 vulnerabilities in our database match Path Traversal.

H

CVE-2026-4758: Arbitrary File Deletion in WP Job Portal plugin for WordPress before 2.4.9. Insu

CVSS 8.8

C

CVE-2023-1177: Path Traversal in GitHub repository mlflow/mlflow

CVSS 9.8

M

CVE-2024-45188: Path Traversal in JFrog Platform

CVSS 6.5

C

CVE-2025-9713: Path Traversal in Ivanti Endpoint Manager

CVSS 9.8

H

CVE-2019-25579: phpTransformer 2016.

CVSS 7.5

H

CVE-2019-25578: phpTransformer 2016.

CVSS 8.2

M

CVE-2019-25577: SeoToaster Ecommerce 3.

CVSS 5.5

M

CVE-2019-25574: Green CMS 2.

CVSS 6.5

H

CVE-2026-32055: OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.

CVSS 7.6

M

CVE-2026-3474: The EmailKit – Email Customizer for WooCommerce & WP plugin for WordPress is vul

CVSS 4.9

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