CAPEC-87
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE-530
HIPAA-164.306(a)
164.308(a)
ISO27001-A.18.1.3
OWASP 2013-A7
OWASP 2017-A5
PCI v3.2-6.5.8
WASC-34

Backup Source Code Detected

Severity:
High
Summary

Invicti detected backup source code on your web server.

Impact

Depending on the nature of the source code disclosed, an attacker can mount one or more of the following types of attacks:

  • Access the database or other data resources. With the privileges of the account obtained, attempt to read, update or delete arbitrary data from the database.
  • Access password protected administrative mechanisms such as "dashboard", "management console" and "admin panel" potentially leading to full control of the application.
  • Develop further attacks by investigating the source code for input validation errors and logic vulnerabilities.
Remediation
Required Skills for Successful Exploitation
Actions To Take

Remove all temporary and backup files.

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