| Name |
File Discovery |
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| Likelyhood of attack |
Typical severity |
| High |
Very Low |
|
| Summary |
An adversary engages in probing and exploration activities to determine if common key files exists. Such files often contain configuration and security parameters of the targeted application, system or network. Using this knowledge may often pave the way for more damaging attacks. |
| Prerequisites |
The adversary must know the location of these common key files. |
| Solutions | Leverage file protection mechanisms to render these files accessible only to authorized parties. |
| Related Weaknesses |
|
CWE ID
|
Description
|
| CWE-200 |
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor |
|
| Related CAPECS |
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CAPEC ID
|
Description
|
| CAPEC-169 |
An adversary engages in probing and exploration activities to identify constituents and properties of the target. |
|
| Taxonomy: ATTACK |
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Entry ID
|
Entry Name
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| 1083 |
File and Directory Discovery |
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