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Path traversal is a softwarevulnerabilityalso known as directory traversal, or directory climbing.

By abusing this flaw, threat actors can access sensitive files and directories.

A person�s fingers type at a keyboard, with a digital security screen with a lock on it overlaid.

Building security into products from the beginning can eliminate directory traversal vulnerabilities, the two concluded.

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