HTTP: XOOPS Server Reveals Webroot
This signature detects attempts to exploit a vulnerability in XOOPS v2.0 and earlier. Attackers can send an invalid xoopsOption to determine the full path to the Web root directory and other potentially sensitive information.
Extended Description
A remote attacker could submit a specially crafted HTTP request and discover the physical path of the web root directory. An attacker could use the information gathered to launch further attacks.
Short Name
HTTP:MISC:XOOPS-WEBROOT
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Reveals Server Webroot XOOPS
Release Date
05/22/2003
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown