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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Remote file access >> AliBaba path climbing Vulnerability Assessment Details
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AliBaba path climbing |
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GET ../../file Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote HTTP server permits a possible hacker to read arbitrary files on the remote web server, simply by adding dots in front of its name. Example: GET /../../winnt/boot.ini will return your C:\winnt\boot.ini file. Solution : Upgrade your web server to a version that solves this vulnerability, or consider changing to another web server, such as Apache (http://www.apache.org). Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 270 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison |
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