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Netwin Netauth netauth.cgi Traversal Arbitrary File Access

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10494

Synopsis

The remote service is prone to an authentication bypass issue.

Description

The 'Netauth' CGI is installed. This CGI has a well-known security flaw that lets an attacker read arbitrary files with the privileges of the http daemon (usually root or nobody).

Solution

Upgrade to Netwin Netauth 4.2f or later.

See Also

http://netwinsite.com/netauth/updates.htm

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10494

File Name: netauth.nasl

Version: 1.32

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 8/24/2000

Updated: 5/12/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:netwin:netauth

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/17/2000

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2000-0782

BID: 1587