Wget < 1.5.4 Symlink Permission Modification

medium Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800985

Synopsis

N/A

Description

The remote host is using a version of wget that contains a bug that may make it chmod downloaded symlinks when the option -N is used. An attacker may use this flaw by setting up a rogue FTP server with a symlink pointing to sensitive files.

Solution

Upgrade to Wget 1.5.4 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 800985

Family: Web Clients

Reference Information

BID: 1299