Falcon Web Server could allow an attacker to access password protected files
| falcon-protected-file-access (9179) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Falcon Web Server could allow a remote attacker to bypass protection and access protected files. If a remote attacker adds a dot to the protected folder name prior to the forward slash character (./), the attacker could bypass authentication and gain access to any known password protected file.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
No remedy available as of June 1, 2013.
References:
- BlueFace Web site: Products.
- SecurityOffice Advisory - May 27, 2002: Falcon Web Server Unauthorized File Disclosure Vulnerability.
- BID-4833: BlueFace Falcon Web Server File Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0899: Falcon web server 2.0.0.1021 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for protected files via a URL whose directory portion ends in a . (dot).
- OSVDB ID: 14448: Falcon Web Server Malformed URL Restricted File Access
Platforms Affected:
- BlueFace Falcon Web Server 2.0.0.1021
- BlueFace Falcon Web Server 2.0.0.1021 SSL
Reported:
May 27, 2002
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