Path Traversal: The Hidden Threat to Your Data

Imagine you're at home, and your house is full of rooms with various doors, some leading to secure areas like your personal office or a safe room. Now, what if someone knew a trick to bypass the usual routes and access these rooms directly, stealing or tampering with your valuables, such as your 419-karat gold chain, expensive perfume, or even your vintage Kolo box. This is essentially what happens in a path traversal attack.

What is Path Traversal?

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