Software Engineering Institute

GoAhead WebServer contains vulnerabilities handling file requests. By sending the web server a specially crafted URL, an attacker may be able to view the source files containing sensitive information or bypass authentication. GoAhead WebServer has a history of source file disclosure vulnerabilities.

An attacker may be able to view any file on the web server, including files that contain sensitive information like usernames and passwords. An attacker may also be able to bypass authentication for protected files.

Release notes for GoAhead WebServer 2.1.8 indicate that these vulnerabilities have been addressed. GoAhead WebServer is not being actively maintained. Vendors who redistribute GoAhead WebServer or include it in other products may release updates to address these vulnerabilities. Vendors who have modified GoAhead WebServer may or may not be affected. See the Systems Affected section below for more information.

GoAhead WebServer 2.1.8 on the Microsoft Windows platform remains vulnerable to source file disclosure.

Restrict access

To reduce exposure to these vulnerabilities, restrict network access to vulnerable systems.