Rule:

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Sid:
5708

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Summary:
This event is generated when network traffic that indicates a file has been uploaded to a location inside the protected network via http.

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Impact:
Unknown. Possible policy violation.

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Detailed Information:
This event indicates that a file has been uploaded to a location inside the protected network via http. This may indicate that an attacker is trying to upload code that could be executed or used in conjunction with another attack.

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Affected Systems:
All systems
	
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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker may upload code of their choosing to a webserver and then execute that code at a later date to further compromise the system.

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Ease of Attack:
Simple.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Refer to company policy on the uploading of documents to internal sources.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
Alex Kirk <alex.kirk@sourcefire.com>
Nigel Houghton <nigel.houghton@sourcefire.com>

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