Web Accessible Backups

info Nessus Plugin ID 72771

Synopsis

The remote web server hosts web-accessible backups or archives.

Description

The remote web server is hosting web-accessible archive files that may contain backups or sensitive data.

Solution

Review each of the files and ensure they are in compliance with your security policy.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 72771

File Name: web_accessible_backups.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 3/3/2014

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploited by Nessus: true