WEB_CGI /wwwboard/passwd.txt access

 

Code: p670

Severity: Notice

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to download the wwwboard password file

Impact: Information disclosure. An attacker could crack the encrypted password and gain access to the wwwboard administrator account

Corrective: Inspect packet to insure that it was an attempt to download the password file and not just a webpage discussing WWWBoard. Insure that local installations of WWWBoard are current and properly configured to not save the password file into a publically-accessible area.