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# [Path Traversal Exploit: Bypassing Filters Using Superfluous URL- Decoding](https://hackerc215.hashnode.dev/path-traversal-exploit-bypassing-filters-using-superfluous-url-decoding?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Path traversal is a vulnerability that allows attackers to access files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths. Developers often try to prevent it by filtering path traversal sequences (e.g., ../). However, some applic...

Mar 28, 2025 · 2 min read · hackerc215.hashnode.dev  
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