directory traversal en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An attack in which the attacker causes a system to move from an allowed path or directory to one which is meant to be private via path change commands.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| directory traversals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
directory climbing · backtracing · dot dot slash · path traversal