[ADD] bpo-132142: --secure-root flag to SimpleHTTPRequestHandler to restrict file access #132224
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Summary
This pull request adds an optional
--secure-root
flag to thehttp.server
module, specifically forSimpleHTTPRequestHandler
. When enabled, this flag enforces that all requested paths must resolve within the specified base directory. If a requested file lies outside this directory — including via symbolic links — the server returns a 403 Forbidden response.Implementation Details
secure_root
parameter toSimpleHTTPRequestHandler
, defaulting toFalse
.translate_path()
to enforce real path validation whensecure_root
is enabled.--secure-root
CLI argument.http.server.test()
entry point.Examples:
Command:
Code:
Resolves: #132142