Wget < 1.5.4 Symlink Permission Modification

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1743

Synopsis

The remote host is using a version of wget that contains a bug that may make it chmod downloaded symlinks when the option -N is used.

Description

The remote host is using a version of wget that contains a bug that may make it chmod downloaded symlinks when the option -N is used. An attacker may use this flaw by setting up a rogue FTP server with a symlink pointing to sensitive files.

Solution

Upgrade to Wget 1.5.4 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 1743

Family: Web Clients

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 2/5/2016

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:gnu:wget

Reference Information

BID: 1299

Detections

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