Web Server Crafted Request Vendor/Version Information Disclosure

info Nessus Plugin ID 11239

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Synopsis

The remote host is running a web server that may be leaking information.

Description

The web server running on the remote host appears to be hiding its version or name, which is a good thing. However, using a specially crafted request, Nessus was able to discover the information.

Solution

No generic solution is known. Contact your vendor for a fix or a workaround.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 11239

File Name: www_server_name.nasl

Version: 1.26

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 2/19/2003

Updated: 8/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

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