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, suggesting the attacker is attempting to reach the root directory of the Linux filesystem, often to retrieve critical files like /etc/passwd The MITRE Corporation 2. Common Vulnerabilities and Risks

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: By repeating this sequence, an attacker or security tester attempts to move "up" multiple levels from the web folder until they reach the system's root directory . , suggesting the attacker is attempting to reach

(also known as a directory traversal or "dot-dot-slash" attack). It is a common web security vulnerability that occurs when an application uses unvalidated user input to build file paths on a server. Anatomy of the Payload Path Traversal - Web Security Academy - PortSwigger (also known as a directory traversal or "dot-dot-slash"