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Z203: PATH_TRAVERSAL_FATAL

  • Severity: Error

    Penalty: 0.0 points | Category: general

  • Remediation & Opt-In

    Auto-Fixable: No | Opt-In: No

Rationale

This critical security incident rule (Exit 3) is emitted when a path specifier attempts to escape the repository workspace to access sensitive OS system directories (such as /etc/passwd or /proc/).

How to Fix

Inspect the flagged location in the Markdown file and update the content or configuration:

  • Failing Pattern (Triggers Z203)

    docs/example.md
    <!-- BAD: Attempting to access OS system file -->
Read [System Passwd](../../../../../../etc/passwd).

  • Passing Pattern (Resolves Z203)

    docs/example.md
    <!-- GOOD: Reference files inside the repository workspace -->
Read [Local Configuration](../config/settings.json).

Configuration

.zenzic.toml
# Non-suppressible security incident code; triggers Exit 3 immediate abort.

Reference

See the Finding Codes Index for finding code details.