Path Traversal Scanner
../../../etc/passwd, URL encoding, null byte. Part of AuditCore's automated security audit pipeline — runs on every scan in the Enterprise tier and above, with findings normalized into a single severity-rated table.
What is Path Traversal Scanner?
Path Traversal Scanner runs in the Injection & Active Tests phase of every AuditCore scan that includes it. Active payload-based scanning — SQL, NoSQL, command, template, XXE, SSRF, prototype pollution, race conditions, AI prompt injection, business-logic abuse, plus full ZAP / Nuclei / sqlmap.
Out of the box it covers: ../../../etc/passwd, URL encoding, null byte. Findings are normalized into AuditCore's vulnerability model so they appear next to results from every other scanner — no separate tabs, no tool-specific jargon, one CVSS-rated table.
If you've ever wondered which scanners actually run when you click "Start scan" on AuditCore, this is one of them. The full pipeline is documented per phase, and you can see exactly which tools fired on any given scan from the live terminal feed.
What it tests
- ../../../etc/passwd, URL encoding, null byte
- Runs automatically as part of any Enterprise-tier scan and above
- Findings appear in the standard AuditCore severity table (Critical / High / Medium / Low / Info)
- Results are bundled into the PDF report and exposed via the API
Where it runs in the AuditCore pipeline
Phase 4/5 · Injection & Active Tests
Active payload-based scanning — SQL, NoSQL, command, template, XXE, SSRF, prototype pollution, race conditions, AI prompt injection, business-logic abuse, plus full ZAP / Nuclei / sqlmap.
Source: scanners/path_traversal_scanner.py
Sample findings
Path Traversal Scanner fired on a real target
Typical run produces between 0 and dozens of normalized findings depending on the target's posture. Each finding includes severity, evidence, affected URL/parameter, and a remediation hint.
Other injection & active tests scanners
FAQ
What does Path Traversal Scanner test for?
../../../etc/passwd, URL encoding, null byte
Which AuditCore plan includes Path Traversal Scanner?
Available from the Enterprise plan ($499) and up. Higher tiers also include this scanner — license once, rescan unlimited.
Is Path Traversal Scanner safe to run on production?
Path Traversal Scanner runs active payloads, so we recommend running it against a staging environment first. AuditCore caps risk levels (e.g. sqlmap uses --technique=BEU only, no stacked queries; nmap uses safe NSE scripts) but you should still get authorization before scanning production systems you don't own.
Where does Path Traversal Scanner run in the AuditCore scan pipeline?
Phase 4/5 — Injection & Active Tests. Active payload-based scanning — SQL, NoSQL, command, template, XXE, SSRF, prototype pollution, race conditions, AI prompt injection, business-logic abuse, plus full ZAP / Nuclei / sqlmap.
Can I rerun Path Traversal Scanner without paying again?
Yes. AuditCore uses a per-domain license model — once you've purchased a tier for a domain, every rescan (manual or scheduled) is included. No metered usage.