Vulnerability Assessment & Network Security Forums

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 >> CGI abuses >> Movable Type config file

Vulnerability Assessment Details

Movable Type config file

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Searches for the existence of /mt/mt.cfg

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

/mt/mt.cfg is installed by the Movable Type Publishing
Platform and contains information that should not be exposed.

Solution: Configure your web server not to serve .cfg files.
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Rich Walchuck

Cables, Connectors