WEB_CGI HyperSeek hsx.cgi directory traversal attempt

 

Code: p664

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to access hsx.cgi and then utilize a directory traversal technique to read files outside the root directory of the web server. This indicates an attempt to exploit a vulnerability in the Hyperseek 2000 search engine that allows read-access to directory listings and files.

Impact: Information gathering.

Corrective: Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches. Uprade to the latest non-affected version of the software.