[Aikido] AI Fix for Path traversal attack possible#138
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| let target_tree = if query.path.is_empty() || query.path == "/" { | ||
| tree | ||
| } else { | ||
| // Prevent path traversal attacks by rejecting paths containing '..'. |
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Multiple endpoints now contain duplicated inline path traversal checks; extract a common helper to reduce duplication and improve maintainability.
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✨ AI Reasoning
The PR adds repeated logic that validates paths by constructing std::path::Path and checking for ParentDir components in multiple request handlers. Each added block performs the same responsibility (path traversal validation) inline inside distinct endpoint functions. This increases code duplication and the file's complexity, making behavior harder to update or audit. A small, focused helper would centralize validation and reduce repetition, improving maintainability without a large refactor.
🔧 How do I fix it?
Split large files into smaller, focused modules. Each file should have a single responsibility.
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This patch mitigates the risk of path traversal attacks by validating file paths and preventing access to directories outside the intended scope.
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