Marcus Xenakis directory.php Execute Arbitrary Commands

critical Nessus Plugin ID 11017

Synopsis

Arbitrary code can run on the remote host.

Description

The 'directory.php' file is installed. 1. This tool allows anybody to read any directory.
2. It is possible to execute arbitrary code with the rights of the HTTP server.

Solution

Remove 'directory.php'.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 11017

File Name: directoryphp.nasl

Version: 1.29

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 6/7/2002

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 9.5

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

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: www/PHP

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/10/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-0434

BID: 4278

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