Path Traversal is a form of attack to read into the files of a web application. ‘../’ is known as dot-dot-sequences. It is a cross-platform symbol to go up in the directory. To operate the web application file, Path Traversal makes use of the dot-dot-slash sequences.
The attacker can disclose the content of the file attacked using the Path Traversal outside the root directory of a web server or application. It is usually done to gain access token, secret passwords, and other sensitive information stored in the files.
Path Traversal is also known as Directory Traversal. It enables the attacker to exploit vulnerabilities present in the web file under attack.
