Multiple Vendor view_source CGI Traversal Arbitrary File Access

high Nessus Plugin ID 10294

Synopsis

It is possible to access arbitrary files from the remote system.

Description

The 'view_source' CGI is installed. This CGI has a well known security flaw that lets an attacker read arbitrary files with the privileges of the http daemon (usually root or nobody).

Solution

remove it from /cgi-bin.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10294

File Name: view_source_cgi.nasl

Version: 1.45

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 6/22/1999

Updated: 1/19/2021

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 6.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/8/1997

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0174

BID: 2251

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