Netscape Server ?PageServices Request Forced Directory Listing

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10153

Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

The version of Netscape Server running on the remote host is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, by using a crafted URL request with '?PageServices' appended, to display a listing of the page directory, which may contain sensitive files.

Solution

Upgrade your Netscape Server or turn off indexing.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10153

File Name: netscape_PageServices.nasl

Version: 1.43

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 6/22/1999

Updated: 4/11/2022

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: 3.9

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:netscape:enterprise_server

Required KB Items: www/iplanet

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Exploited by Nessus: true

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/16/1998

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0269

BID: 7621

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