web-app.org WebAPP Encoded Request .dat File Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 18288

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Synopsis

The remote web server contains a CGI script that is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

According to its banner, the remote host is running a version of WebAPP that suffers from an unspecified file disclosure vulnerability. An attacker may be able to use this flaw to disclose the contents of 'dat' files.

Solution

Apply the March 2005 Security Update.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 18288

File Name: webapp_getcgi_file_disclosure_vuln.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 5/17/2005

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

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

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/28/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-0927

BID: 12938

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