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A URL might look like this: https://example.com

A good WAF will automatically detect and block patterns like ..-2F or ../ in URL parameters. Conclusion -template-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Froot-2F

To understand the threat, we first have to "decode" the string: A URL might look like this: https://example

: This indicates the attacker is trying to access the /root/ directory, which typically contains sensitive administrative files and configurations. How a Path Traversal Attack Works -template-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Froot-2F

Run your web application with the lowest possible privileges. The "web user" should never have permission to read the /root/ or /etc/ directories.