CWE-46
Path Equivalence: 'filename ' (Trailing Space)
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2006-07-19
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2023-10-26
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Name: Path Equivalence: 'filename ' (Trailing Space)
The product accepts path input in the form of trailing space ('filedir ') without appropriate validation, which can lead to ambiguous path resolution and allow an attacker to traverse the file system to unintended locations or access arbitrary files.
General Informations
Modes Of Introduction
ImplementationApplicable Platforms
Language
Class: Not Language-Specific (Undetermined)Common Consequences
| Scope | Impact | Likelihood |
|---|---|---|
| Confidentiality Integrity | Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories |
Observed Examples
| References | Description |
|---|---|
CVE-2001-0693 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2001-0778 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2001-1248 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2004-0280 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2004-2213 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2005-0622 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2005-1656 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2002-1603 | Source disclosure via trailing encoded space "%20" |
CVE-2001-0054 | Multi-Factor Vulnerability (MFV). directory traversal and other issues in FTP server using Web encodings such as "%20"; certain manipulations have unusual side effects. |
CVE-2002-1451 | Trailing space ("+" in query string) leads to source code disclosure. |
Vulnerability Mapping Notes
Justification : This CWE entry is at the Variant level of abstraction, which is a preferred level of abstraction for mapping to the root causes of vulnerabilities.Comment : Carefully read both the name and description to ensure that this mapping is an appropriate fit. Do not try to 'force' a mapping to a lower-level Base/Variant simply to comply with this preferred level of abstraction.
Related Attack Patterns
| CAPEC-ID | Attack Pattern Name |
|---|---|
| CAPEC-649 | Adding a Space to a File Extension An adversary adds a space character to the end of a file extension and takes advantage of an application that does not properly neutralize trailing special elements in file names. This extra space, which can be difficult for a user to notice, affects which default application is used to operate on the file and can be leveraged by the adversary to control execution. |
Submission
| Name | Organization | Date | Date release | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLOVER | Draft 3 |
Modifications
| Name | Organization | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Dalci | Cigital | updated Time_of_Introduction | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Common_Consequences | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Relationships | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Potential_Mitigations | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Applicable_Platforms | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Related_Attack_Patterns | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Relationships | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Description | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Relationships | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Mapping_Notes | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Observed_Examples |
