resolveSafeChildPath()
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Resolves a target path from a base path while guaranteeing that the result is a path that point to or within the base path. This is useful for resolving paths from user input, as it otherwise opens up for vulnerabilities.
Signature:
function resolveSafeChildPath(base: string, path: string): string;
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| base | string | The base directory to resolve the path from. |
| path | string | The target path, relative or absolute |
Returns:
string
A path that is guaranteed to point to or within the base path.