SDT 312 – Testing for (Path Traversal) Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (UPDATED)

COURSE OVERVIEW Many file operations are intended to take placed within a restricted directory, however, the software does not properly neutralize special elements within a pathname which results in various security consequences. This course introduces ways to identify and mitigate this security weakness, referenced as CWE-22 by the 2020 CWE Top 25. Topics include: Recognizing the impact of this vulnerability Techniques for nding path traversal issues through code review Application of secure coding best practices to prevent these attacks Testing to detect this security weakness Course Duration : 10 mins