UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

Properties

id: d3f:CWE-61

name
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
definition
The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
synonyms
Symlink following
synonyms
symlink vulnerability
json

Neighbors

CWE-61 has no direct neighbors in this release.

Inferred Relationships

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