| GEN:SID | 1:1352 |
| Message | WEB-ATTACKS tclsh execution attempt |
| Summary | Attempted tclsh command access via web
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| Impact | Attempt to gain information on system processes on webserver
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| Detailed Information | This is an attempt to execute a tclsh command or script on a webserver. tclsh is a shell application that reads tcl commands and evaluates them. The attacker could possibly execute a command or script on the host.
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| Attack Scenarios | The attacker can make a standard HTTP request that contains 'tclsh'in the URI.
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| Ease of Attack | Simple HTTP request.
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| Corrective Action | Webservers should not be allowed to view or execute files and binaries outside of it's designated web root or cgi-bin. This command may also be requested on a command line should the attacker gain access to the machine.
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| Additional References | sid: 1351
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