What is directory traversal? (file path traversal) - Web Security Academy

Directory traversal (also known as file path traversal) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server that is running an application. Learn more from the Web Security Academy, by PortSwigger. Read the full guide: https://portswigger.net/web-security/... Register for free with the Web Security Academy to test yourself in our interactive labs: https://portswigger.net/web-security