GEN:SID | 1:2131 |
Message | WEB-IIS IISProtect access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access /iisprotect/admin on a host running Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS).
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Impact | An attacker may be able to perform administrative tasks on the server without authorization and may be able to manipulate the database that IISProtect by injecting and executing SQL statements.
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Detailed Information | IISProtect is a third-party application that provides password authentication to directories on IIS using a Web-based interface. An attacker can bypass authentication by requesting a specific file with an encoded URI, and can then proceed to use SQL injection techniques to execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges.
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Affected Systems | Any host using any version of IISProtect below v2.2.0.9 with IIS.
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can use SQL injection to execute arbitrary code.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
Check the host for signs of compromise.
Disallow access to the IISProtect administration site from sources external to the protected network.
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Additional References | Bugtraq http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7661 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7675
Nessus http://cgi.nessus.org/plugins/dump.php3?id=11661
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Rule References | nessus: 11661
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