Scans for leftover test e-mail scripts rise on SANS honeypots
VULNERABILITYSANS Internet Storm Centerredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- Low
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What happened
Attackers are searching websites for old test scripts that were left online by mistake. These scripts can be abused to send spam or reveal details about the server. The researchers say the main lesson is to remove development files before a site goes live.
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What to do
- Check your own web servers for the test e-mail script paths listed in the report.
- Remove development and test scripts such as mailtest.php from live websites.
- Check public web servers for exposed credential and secret files.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
SANS Internet Storm Center
Who and what is in it
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