WebWasher Proxy Server Detection

low Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2571

Synopsis

The remote host is running client software that may be considered questionable.

Description

The remote host is running WebWasher, an anonymizing web proxy. A user accessing this proxy can effectively obfuscate their web traffic to possibly bypass Acceptable Use Policies..

Solution

Ensure that such a proxy is authorized under corporate policies and guidelines.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 2571

Family: Web Servers

Published: 1/28/2005

Updated: 1/15/2016