Backup files
Backup files
Published on 2004-03-27. Updated on 2009-10-27.
Description:
A possible backup file has been found on your webserver. These files are usually created by developers to backup their work.
Impact:
Backup files can contain script sources, configuration files or other sensitive information that may help an malicious user to prepare more advanced attacks.
Recommendation:
Remove the file(s) if they are not required on your website. As an additional step, it is recommended to implement a security policy within your organization to disallow creation of backup files in directories accessible from the web.
Alert Tags: information_disclosure
ApplicableApplicationServer : All
ApplicableOS: All
ApplicableWebServer: All
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