How can I disable parent paths in IIS?
February 4, 2000
A. Parent paths allow you to use '..' when browsing directoriesand MapPaths etc enabling files in the parent directory to be used. This cangive access to files that people should not have access to and so to disableperform the following:
Start the Internet Services Manager (Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Services Manager)
Right click on the web site and select properties
Select the 'Home Directory' tab
Click the 'Configuration' button under the Application Settings
Select the 'App Options' tab
Blank the 'Enable parent paths' box and click Apply
Click here to view imageIf there are any child nodes affected they will be listed, select and click OK
Click OK to all other dialog boxes
You don't need to restart the service for the change to take effect.
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