HTTP: .wwwacl Probe

This signature detects probes for the .wwwacl file, used by CERN-derived Web servers for configuration directives. Attackers can be attempting to gain access to the Web server.

Extended Description

If access control files are disclosed, they could be leveraged to circumvent the access control system.

Short Name
HTTP:MISC:WWWACL-PROBE
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
.wwwacl Probe
Release Date
04/22/2003
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

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