In what type of attack does an intruder manipulate a URL in such a way that the Web server executes or reveals the contents of a file anywhere on the server, including those lying outside the document root directory?
A)Cross-site scripting
B)Command injection
C)SQL injection
D)Path traversal attacks

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Path traversal attacks involve manipulating a URL to access files or directories that are not intended to be accessible through the web. This can allow attackers to read or execute files on the server that are outside the web server's root directory.

In What Type of Attack Does an Intruder Manipulate a URL