Detections
Analytics

nginx 8.3 Filename Alias Request Access Rules / Authentication Bypass

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 5562

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a flaw which allows attackers to retrieve sensitive files or data

Description

Versions of nginx earlier than 0.7.65 are potentially affected by a security bypass vulnerability. By appending %20 to a requested file, an attacker can view the source code of potentially sensitive scripts.

Solution

Upgrade to nginx 0.7.65 or later.

See Also

http://www.coresecurity.com/content/filename-pseudonyms-vulnerabilities

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-06/0028.html

http://nginx.org/en/security_advisories.html

http://nginx-maillist.blogspot.com/2010/02/nginx-0833.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 5562

Family: Web Servers

Published: 6/3/2010

Updated: 3/6/2019

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:igor_sysoev:nginx

Patch Publication Date: 2/1/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/2/2010

Reference Information

BID: 40434