312-49V11: Computer Hacking Forensic InvestigatorDemo

Question

Which attack enables an attacker to access restricted directories—including application source code, configuration files, and critical system files—and execute commands outside the web server’s root directory?

A Parameter/form tampering
B Unvalidated input
C Directory traversal
D Security misconfiguration

Explanation

Directory traversal uses manipulated file paths to escape the intended web-root directory and access restricted files or directories on the server.

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