# ERR\_SECURITY\_PATH\_ESCAPE: The requested file is not within any allowed directory[¶](https://doc.dataiku.com/dss/latest/troubleshooting/errors/ERR_SECURITY_PATH_ESCAPE.html#err-security-path-escape-the-requested-file-is-not-within-any-allowed-directory "Permalink to this headline")

DSS enables the user with direct access to some files. Such shall stay into the allowed directories. This error can be triggered if:

* The filename provided in the folder editor is pointing to a file outside said folder

* A report template file is refered to with a name pointing outside the template directory

## Remediation[¶](https://doc.dataiku.com/dss/latest/troubleshooting/errors/ERR_SECURITY_PATH_ESCAPE.html#remediation "Permalink to this headline")

Do not use directory change patterns into filenames like `../`. If you do see how you could have triggered this error, please contact the support.
