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Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Properties
id: d3f:CWE-59
- name
- Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
- definition
- The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
- synonyms
- Zip Slip
- synonyms
- insecure temporary file
Neighbors
CWE-59 has no direct neighbors in this release.