[Mono-aspnet-list] asp.net applications allow parent directory access

durrban admin at jonnyhost.com
Fri May 1 07:37:02 EDT 2009


Hello,

I've recently installed mod_mono and while playing around a bit I discovered
that I could view any file on the server with a simple <!--include file-->
directive.  Is there a way to stop this behavior?  I know in windows IIS
this is called "parent paths" and is disabled by default.

I've also disabled mod_mono and tried the same include directive using SSI
(.shtml) and it stops the activity.  I believe it said that there was an
error with the directive, which is good.

I was planning on offering mod_mono to my clients but with this kind of
behavior, any client could view the passwd file, traverse users directories,
and gank any php/asp scripts stealing database passwords and all kinds of
valuable information.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jonathan
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