West Wind Web Connection Unprotected Configuration Editor Application

critical Nessus Plugin ID 62202

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Synopsis

The remote host is running an unprotected web administration application.

Description

The remote host is running a web application that utilizes the West Wind Web Connection framework. Nessus was able to access the West Wind Web Connection framework configuration file editor without providing credentials. The configuration file editor allows remote configuration of the application and the underlying framework, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary applications on the remote host.

Additionally, it is likely that there are other unprotected administration applications.

Solution

Contact the application vendor for a solution or workaround.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 62202

File Name: west_wind_webconnect_unauth_admin_access.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 9/19/2012

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/a:west_wind:web_connection

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploited by Nessus: true

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/16/2012

Detections

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