-page-....-2f-2f....-2f-2f....-2f-2fetc-2fpasswd ★ No Login

The pattern you're referring to, "-page-....-2F-2F....-2F-2F....-2F-2Fetc-2Fpasswd" , describes a (or Path Traversal) attack, often used in conjunction with Local File Inclusion (LFI) .

: If the application doesn't sanitize the ../ sequences, it traverses up to the root directory and serves the system's password file instead of a web page. Common Bypass Techniques

In Unix and Linux operating systems, the /etc/passwd file plays a critical role in user management. It is a text file that contains a list of all registered users on the system. Understanding the structure and content of this file is essential for system administrators to manage user accounts effectively and ensure system security.

: The server follows the instructions to move up four levels and then down into

Imagine a website that shows you help articles using a link like help.php?page=intro.html . The server looks in its "articles" folder for intro.html .