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: Attackers may delete backups or spin up expensive crypto-mining instances, leaving the victim with a massive bill. How to Prevent Path Traversal

If the backend code simply appends that string to a base path (e.g., /var/www/html/templates/ ), the operating system resolves the ../ commands, bypasses the template folder, and serves the contents of the AWS credentials file directly to the attacker’s browser. The Impact: Cloud Resource Hijacking -template-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Froot-2F.aws-2Fcredentials

Securing your application against these types of "dot-dot-slash" attacks requires a multi-layered defense: : Attackers may delete backups or spin up

: Never trust user input. Use "allow-lists" for filenames or templates so that only pre-approved names are accepted. bypasses the template folder