Détail du CWE-220

The product stores sensitive data under the FTP server root with insufficient access control, which might make it accessible to untrusted parties.

Informations de base

Various Unix FTP servers require a password file that is under the FTP root, due to use of chroot.

Modes d'introduction

Operation
Architecture and Design : COMMISSION: This weakness refers to an incorrect design related to an architectural security tactic.

Plateformes applicables

Langue

Class: Not Language-Specific (Undetermined)

Conséquences courantes

Mesures d’atténuation potentielles

Phases : Implementation // System Configuration
Avoid storing information under the FTP root directory.
Phases : System Configuration
Access control permissions should be set to prevent reading/writing of sensitive files inside/outside of the FTP directory.

Notes de cartographie des vulnérabilités

Justification : This CWE entry is at the Variant level of abstraction, which is a preferred level of abstraction for mapping to the root causes of vulnerabilities.
Commentaire : Carefully read both the name and description to ensure that this mapping is an appropriate fit. Do not try to 'force' a mapping to a lower-level Base/Variant simply to comply with this preferred level of abstraction.

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