WEB_CGI getdoc.cgi access

 

Code: p988

Severity: Notice

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to access getdoc.cgi on an internal web server. This may indicate an attempt to exploit an authorization bypass vulnerability on Infonautics document subscription sites.

Impact: A malicious user may be able to access restricted documents without paying for them.

Corrective: It is not known if a fix has been made available.