TheServer server.ini Direct Request Plaintext Credentials Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11914

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Synopsis

The remote host has an application that is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

We were able to read the server.ini file. It may contain sensitive information like plaintext passwords. This flaw is known to affect TheServer.

Solution

Upgrade your software or reconfigure it to restrict access to server.ini.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11914

File Name: theserver_cleartext.nasl

Version: 1.20

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 10/29/2003

Updated: 1/19/2021

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

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

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-2389

BID: 5250

CWE: 255

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