What is Symlink? A symlink (also called a symbolic link) is a type of file in Linux that points to another file or a folder on your computer. Symlinks are similar to shortcuts in Windows There are two types of symlinks Soft and Hard Link A symbolic or soft link is an actual link to the original file, whereas a hard link is a mirror copy of the original file. If you delete the original file, the soft link has no value, because it points to a non-existent file. But in the case of hard links, it is entirely the opposite. Even if you delete the original file, the hard link will still have the data of the original file. Because hard link acts as a mirror copy of the original file For know more about the symlink please visit: https://ostechnix.com/explaining-soft-link-and-hard-link-in-linux-with-examples/ What is ZIP SYMLINK Vulnerability? An archive can contain a symbolic link. A symbolic link is a special file that links to another file. By uploading a zip containing a symbo...