A remote, unauthorized attacker can brute force folders and files and read them like private keys or configurations, making the application vulnerable for gathering sensitive information.

AMI BMC contains a vulnerability in the SPX REST API, where an attacker with the required privileges can access arbitrary files, which may lead to information disclosure.

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Papermark 0.20.0 and prior allows authenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary files from an S3 bucket through its CloudFront distribution via the "POST /api/file/s3/get-presigned-get-url-proxy" API

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Qsync Central. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to read the contents of unexpected files or system data. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Qsync Central 5.0.0.3 ( 2025/08/28 ) and later

AgilePoint NX v8.0 SU2.2 & SU2.3 - Path traversal - Vulnerability allows path traversal and downloading files from the server, by an unspecified request.

Multiple authenticated path traversal vulnerabilities exist in the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise command line interface. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, including sensitive system files.

Vulnerability discovered by executing a planned security audit. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields PRO: from n/a before 6.2.10.

A Path Traversal vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG before 22.1.1 and PaperCut MF before 22.1.1. Under specific conditions, this could potentially allow an authenticated attacker to achieve read-only access to the server's filesystem, because requests beginning with "GET /ui/static/..//.." reach getStaticContent in UIContentResource.class in the static-content-files servlet.

S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability.

Gotham Table service and Forward App were found to be vulnerable to a Path traversal issue allowing an authenticated user to read arbitrary files on the file system.

Multiple authenticated path traversal vulnerabilities exist in the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise command line interface. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, including sensitive system files.

qBit Manage is a tool that helps manage tedious tasks in qBittorrent and automate them. A path traversal vulnerability exists in qbit_manage's web API that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem through the restore_config_from_backup endpoint. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass directory restrictions and read arbitrary files from the server filesystem by manipulating the backup_id parameter with path traversal sequences (e.g., ../). This vulnerability is fixed in 4.5.4.

CLTPHP <=6.0 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal.

An executable used in Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer can be configured to enable an API feature in the HTTPS Server Settings. This feature is disabled by default. When the API is enabled and handling requests, a path traversal vulnerability exists that allows a remote actor to leverage the privileges of the server’s file system and read arbitrary files stored in it. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by executing a path that contains manipulating variables.

A Directory Traversal vulnerability in iceice666 ResourcePack Server before v1.0.8 allows a remote attacker to disclose files on the server, via setPath in ResourcePackFileServer.kt.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SinaExtra Sina Extension for Elementor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Sina Extension for Elementor: from n/a through 3.5.1.

Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to versions 4.9.40, 4.13.21, and 5.1.4, logged in users can list arbitrary system files in the file manager by manipulating the Ajax request. However, it is not possible to read the contents of these files. Users should update to Contao 4.9.40, 4.13.21 or 5.1.4 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.

WeGIA is an open source web manager with a focus on the Portuguese language and charitable institutions. Prior to version 3.4.8, a path traversal vulnerability was discovered in the WeGIA application, html/socio/sistema/download_remessa.php endpoint. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to local files in the server and sensitive information stored in config.php. config.php contains information that could allow direct access to the database. This issue has been patched in version 3.4.8.

pretalx 2.3.1 before 2.3.2 allows path traversal in HTML export (a non-default feature). Users were able to upload crafted HTML documents that trigger the reading of arbitrary files.

The n8n package 0.218.0 for Node.js allows Directory Traversal.

Path Traversal in the log file retrieval function in Canonical LXD 5.0 LTS on Linux allows authenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the host system via crafted log file names or symbolic links.

A Directory Traversal vulnerability was found in the Application Server of Desktop Alert PingAlert version 6.1.0.11 to 6.1.1.2 which allows an attacker to write arbitrary files under certain conditions.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in RomanCode MapSVG mapsvg allows Path Traversal.This issue affects MapSVG: from n/a through < 8.6.12.

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Site Core Experience Platform 10.2 and earlier allows authenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files via Urlhandle.

The server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX Add-ons contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker with low-privileged application access to read system files that are accessible to the web server. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO EBX Add-ons: versions 4.5.16 and below.

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager management interface 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, 6.4  all versions may allow a remote and authenticated attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem via specially crafted web requests.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Better Elementor Addons: from n/a through 1.4.1.

metersphere is an open source continuous testing platform. In versions prior to 2.7.1 a user who has permission to create a resource file through UI operations is able to append a path to their submission query which will be read by the system and displayed to the user. This allows a users of the system to read arbitrary files on the filesystem of the server so long as the server process itself has permission to read the requested files. This issue has been addressed in version 2.7.1. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Directory traversal and file enumeration vulnerability which allowed users to enumerate to different folders of the server.

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2, FortiWeb version 6.3.6 through 6.3.20, FortiWeb 6.4 all versions allows attacker to information disclosure via specially crafted web requests.

A relative path traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and below, 6.4 all versions, 6.3 all versions, 6.2 all versions may allow an authenticated user to obtain unauthorized access to files and data via specifically crafted web requests.

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Music Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Music Station 5.3.22 and later

The /charms endpoint on a Juju controller lacked sufficient authorization checks, allowing any user with an account on the controller to upload a charm. Uploading a malicious charm that exploits a Zip Slip vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain access to a machine running a unit through the affected charm.

Dokploy is a self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS) that simplifies the deployment and management of applications and databases. An authenticated attacker can read any file that the Traefik process user can access (e.g., /etc/passwd, application source, environment variable files containing credentials and secrets). This may lead to full compromise of other services or lateral movement. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.23.7.

Synapsoft pdfocus 1.17 is vulnerable to local file inclusion and server-side request forgery Directory Traversal.

A path traversal vulnerability has been reported to affect Music Station. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated users to read the contents of unexpected files and expose sensitive data via a network. We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Music Station 5.3.22 and later

Apache Airflow, versions before 2.6.3, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform unauthorized file access outside the intended directory structure by manipulating the run_id parameter. This vulnerability is considered low since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it. It is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not affected

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the luci2-io file-export mib functionality of Milesight UR32L v32.3.0.5. A specially crafted network request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.

kotaemon is an open-source RAG-based tool for document comprehension. From versions 0.10.6 and prior, in libs/ktem/ktem/index/file/ui.py, the index_fn method accepts both URLs and local file paths without validation. The pipeline streams these paths directly and stores them, enabling attackers to traverse directories (e.g. ../../../../../.env) and exfiltrate sensitive files. This issue has been patched via commit 37cdc28, in version 0.10.7 which has not been made public at time of publication.

Path Traversal in GitHub repository pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.5.21.

A path traversal vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed arbitrary file reading when building a GitHub Pages site. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need permission to create and build a GitHub Pages site on the GitHub Enterprise Server instance. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server since 3.7 and was fixed in version 3.7.6. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Mitchell Bennis Simple File List simple-file-list allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Simple File List: from n/a through <= 6.1.15.

The NextGEN Gallery plugin before 2.1.15 for WordPress allows ../ Directory Traversal in path selection.

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download arbitrary files from the filesystem of an affected device. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem of the affected device.

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a directory traversal and access resources that are outside the filesystem mountpoint of the web UI. This vulnerability is due to an insufficient security configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain read access to files that are outside the filesystem mountpoint of the web UI. Note: These files are located on a restricted filesystem that is maintained for the web UI. There is no ability to write to any files on this filesystem.

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) could allow a remote attacker to obtain privileged information and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download arbitrary files from the filesystem of an affected device. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem of the affected device.

The Pricing Tables For WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer) WordPress plugin before 3.0 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as subscriber to perform LFI attacks

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability has been found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getSyslogFile of the file mainfunction.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument option leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222259. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5. Affected is the function sub_1DF14 of the file /cgi-bin/mainfunction.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument option with the input /../etc/passwd- leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-221742 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.