FTP: "root" Account Login
This signature detects attempts to login to an FTP server using the "root" account. This can indicate an attacker trying to gain root-level access, or it can indicate poor security practices. FTP typically uses plain-text passwords, and using the root account to FTP could expose sensitive data over the network.
Extended Description
A log on attempt to the FTP server by the root account may indicate an intrusion attempt.
References
Short Name
FTP:USER:ROOT
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FTP
Keywords
"root" Account Login
Release Date
12/18/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown