An attacker can inject malicious files using "include" or "robots" directives in the web application's code. There are several open source projects that automate the process of creating a directory listing attack. For example, you can use the following command to create a directory listing attack against GMS: The directory listing attack can be executed against GMS by an unauthenticated attacker. An attacker can modify the web application's path so that he/she can gain access to the web application's configuration and binary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges inside the network.
An attacker can also inject malicious code in the web application's configuration files to gain access to the internal network.
References: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1421
https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Directory_Listing_Attack
https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Discovery_of_Content_injection
Vulnerability Scenario
In this scenario, an attacker has compromised a web application's directory listing attack in order to gain access to the web application's configuration files and binaries. The attacker then leverages the vulnerability to escalate privileges inside the network.
INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING
Computers use a network to share data. Networks consist of computers and other devices that are able to communicate with each other.
The type of network depends on the needs of the user. For example, businesses use a mobile network, while home networks might be limited to printers and speakers.
Timeline
Published on: 10/13/2022 11:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 10/14/2022 16:34:00 UTC