Agent skill · security · sickn33
file-path-traversal
Identify and exploit file path traversal (directory traversal) vulnerabilities that allow attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially including sensitive configuration files, credentials, and source code.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific techniques and payloads for exploiting file path traversal vulnerabilities that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires burp suite, curl, ffuf, owasp zap, wfuzz installed locally. About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 44,571 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
⚠️ AUTHORIZED USE ONLY This skill is for educational purposes or authorized security assessments only. You must have explicit, written permission from the system owner before using this tool. Misuse of this tool is illegal and strictly prohibited. Mandatory confirmation gate Before any command that probes, exploits, changes, persists on, extracts data from, or attempts credential access against a target, ask for the exact target URL, IP, account, or resource and confirmation of written authorization and permitted scope. Show the exact command(s), explain their expected effect, and wait for explicit confirmation in the current conversation. Without that confirmation, remain read-only and provide defensive guidance only. Prefer a sandbox, disposable VM, or controlled lab. File Path Traversal Testing Purpose Identify and exploit file path traversal (directory traversal) vulnerabilities that allow attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially including sensitive configuration files, credentials, and source code. This vulnerability occurs when user-controllable input is passed to filesystem APIs without proper validation. Prerequisites Required Tools Web browser with developer tools Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP cURL for testing payloads Wordlists for automation ffuf or wfuzz for fuzzing Required Knowledge HTTP request/response structure Linux and Windows filesystem layout Web application architecture Basic understanding of file APIs Outputs and Deliverables 1. Vulnerability Report - Identified traversal points and severity 2. Exploitation Proof - Extracted file contents 3. Impact Assessment - Accessible files and data exposure 4. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills sickn33/file-path-traversal