iisPROTECT Unpassworded Administrative Interface

high Nessus Plugin ID 11661

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Synopsis

The remote web server is running an application with no password.

Description

The remote host is running iisprotect, an IIS add-on to protect the pages served by this server.

However, the administration module of this interface has not been password protected. As a result, an attacker may perform administrative tasks without any authentication.

Solution

Set a strong password for accessing this page.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11661

File Name: iisprotect_passwordless.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 5/28/2003

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: www/ASP

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