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Family: CGI abuses --> Category: infos
Yaws Remote Source Code Disclosure Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Downloads the source of .yaws scripts
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote web server is affected by an informtion disclosure flaw.
Description :
The remote host is running the Yaws web server.
The remote version of this software is vulnerable to a source code
disclosure issue. By requesting a '.yaws' script following by %00, an
attacker may force the remote server to disclose its source code.
Since scripts may contain sensitive information such as login and
passwords, a possible hacker may exploit this flaw to obtain some
credentials on the remote host or a better understanding of the
security of the '.yaws' scripts.
See also :
http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=111927717726371&w=2
Solution :
Upgrade to YAWS 1.56 or newer.
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:C)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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