ZixForum ZixForum.mdb DIrect Request Database Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 14325

Synopsis

The remote web server contains an ASP application that allows for information disclosure.

Description

The remote server is running ZixForum, a set of ASP scripts for a web-based forum.

This program uses a database named 'ZixForum.mdb' that can be downloaded by any client. This database contains discussions, account information, etc.

Solution

Prevent the download of .mdb files from the remote website.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 14325

File Name: zixforum_database_disclosure.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 8/22/2004

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

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

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/19/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-0543

BID: 10982