HTTP.Critical.File.Download
Description
This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a common vulnerability in many web servers.
Some web servers, including many embedded servers, do not properly check file and directory requests. As a result a remote attacker may be able to get critical system files, such as the password file.
Affected Products
Some web servers, including many embedded servers.
Impact
Information disclosure: a remote attacker can get critical system files.
Recommended Actions
Update the software or stop the server.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |