SSH id_rsa File Detected

critical Web App Scanning Plugin ID 114465

Synopsis

SSH id_rsa File Detected

Description

A SSH id_rsa file have been detected on the target web application. This key can be used to gain unauthorized access to the server.

Solution

Restrict access to the SSH id_rsa file or locate it outside the public webroot where possible. It is also advisable to revoke the current key.

See Also

https://www.ssh.com/academy/ssh-keys

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 114465

Type: remote

Published: 10/29/2024

Updated: 10/29/2024

Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

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

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

CVSS v4

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

Reference Information