Backup interactive scripts must be removed from the web site.

Part of WG420

SV-32630r3_rule Backup interactive scripts must be removed from the web site.

Vulnerability discussion

Copies of backup files will not execute on the server, but they can be read by the anonymous user if special precautions are not taken. Such backup copies contain the same sensitive information as the actual script being executed and, as such, are useful to malicious users. Techniques and systems exist today to search web servers for such files and are able to exploit the information contained in them.

Check content

This check is limited to CGI/interactive content and not static HTML. Search the IIS Root and Site Directories for the following files: *.bak, *.old, *.temp, *.tmp, *.backup, or ‘copy of...’. If files with these extensions are found, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove the backup files from the production web site.

Pro Tips

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.