Detections
Analytics

VisualRoute Web Server Detection

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1457

Synopsis

The remote application allows attackers to 'bounce' attacks against other networks.

Description

The remote host is running VisualRoute, a web server allowing anyone to perform a traceroute interactively. An attacker may use this interface to perform traceroutes on third party hosts without being noticed, therefore using a VisualRoute server as a relay for their discoveries.

Solution

Disable this server if you do not use it, or block its access on the firewall

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 1457

Family: Web Servers

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 1/30/2016

Nessus ID: 10744