| GEN:SID | 1:1662 |
| Message | WEB-MISC /~ftp access |
| Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the home directory of the ftp user via http.
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| Impact | Medium - Possible unauthorized file access due a configuration error
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| Detailed Information | The FTP server might block access on ftp homedir to (anonymous) users, but the folder can be read using the webserver.
Apache UserDir module allows sharing home directory (sub-)folders, a misconfiguration of the webserver or ftp user account may allow unauthorized access to the ftp user directory.
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| Affected Systems | |
| Attack Scenarios | A FTP server blocks access to the ftp users homedir. A misconfiguration might allow an attacker to access the ftp users home directory.
This home folder might contain critical files.
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| Ease of Attack | Simple.
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| Corrective Action | Visit http://httpd.apache.org/docs for UserDir configuration options or remove UserDir module if not needed.
Configure the ftp user to use a non-interactive nologin shell that does not require a home directory.
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