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# [Directory Traversal in Java: A Comprehensive Security Guide (Part 1)](https://securitydepth.hashnode.dev/directory-traversal-in-java-a-comprehensive-security-guide-part-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how directory traversal attacks exploit file path handling in Java apps. Covers attack vectors, vulnerable patterns, and Spring Boot defenses.

Apr 7 · 16 min read · securitydepth.hashnode.dev  
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