Common File Name Vulnerability

Easily “guessable” file or application structures lead to possible compromises. For example, placing your admin section in an /admin/ directory (URI) makes your application an easier target for CGI or directory scanning.

• CGI Scanning Attack
• Directory Scanning Attack
• May also apply to a Security relating to Shared Hosts or Compromised Systems using a File-system Scanning Attack.

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• See web application security and security vulnerabilities catalog.