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During a recent penetration test, we identified multiple URLs on the target system that are vulnerable to directory listing. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to enumerate the contents of directories, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information.
Vulnerability Type: Information Disclosure
CVE: CVE-2024-XXXX (if applicable)
CVSS Score: 7.5 (High)
Affected URLs:
http://example.com/path1/http://example.com/path2/http://example.com/path3/
Directory listing occurs when a web server is configured to display the contents of a directory if no index file (e.g., index.html, index.php) is present. This can expose sensitive files, configuration details, and other internal information to unauthorized users.
- Confidentiality: Sensitive files and information may be exposed to unauthorized users.
- Integrity: Malicious users could identify potential targets for further attacks.
- Availability: Exposed configuration files could be manipulated to disrupt services.
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Access the affected URLs in a web browser or using a tool like
curl:curl http://example.com/path1/
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Observe the directory listing output, which includes file names and potentially other metadata.
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Disable Directory Listing:
- For Apache:
Options -Indexes - For Nginx:
autoindex off;
- For Apache:
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Ensure Proper File Permissions:
- Ensure that only necessary files are accessible via the web server.
- Restrict access to sensitive files using appropriate file permissions and configurations.
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Regular Audits:
- Conduct regular security audits to identify and mitigate such vulnerabilities.
- Regular Security Scans: Implement regular security scans to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities promptly.
- Access Controls: Enforce strict access controls to limit unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Logging and Monitoring: Implement robust logging and monitoring to detect and respond to suspicious activities.
This vulnerability was discovered by [Your Name/Your Team] during a penetration test conducted on [Date].
For further details or assistance, please contact:
- Security Team: security@example.com
- Point of Contact: [Your Name], [Your Title], [Your Email]
This report is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the identified vulnerability and to assist in the remediation process. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
[Your Name/Your Team] [Your Company] [Date]