Web apps are supposed to protect their files, right?
But what if I told you that just a small trick could let you sneak in and peek at hidden admin files, secrets, and sensitive stuff? 😈

Today, I’ll share how I found a Path Traversal bug, accessed admin secrets, and how you can protect your apps from these sneaky attacks too.
Let’s dive into this real hacking story! 🕵️‍♂️

Path Traversal (also called Directory Traversal) is when a hacker changes the file path to access files outside the folder they are supposed to be in.

In short — they trick the server into giving files like:

• /etc/passwd 📄 (Linux user database)
• C:\Windows\System32\config\SAM 📄 (Windows password file)
• Hidden admin configs and backups 🔒

👉 Example payloads:

../../../../etc/passwd
..\..\..\..\windows\win.ini

Such small tricks — but super powerful! 💣