HTTP: Unauthorized Access Attempt
This signature detects denied access to a URL by a Web server. This can be a Web client performing a simple user error, or an attacker attempting to break into the Web site.
Extended Description
If HTTP response code 403 is observed in public network traffic, this may indicate that a malicious party is attempting to access an unauthorized resource.
References
Short Name
HTTP:STC:SRVRSP:403-FORBID
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Access Attempt Unauthorized
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
Rarely