Microservice Directory Traversal

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability has been identified in the microservice architecture. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access files and directories outside of the intended directory, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system files.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability: 1. Implement strict input validation for all user-supplied input used in file or directory operations. 2. Use a whitelist of allowed files or directories rather than trying to block malicious input. 3. Implement the principle of least privilege for file system access. 4. Use secure coding practices and frameworks that provide built-in protection against path traversal. 5. Regularly update and patch all components of the microservice architecture.