Database Name Disclosure (MySQL)
Severity: Low
Summary
Netsparker identified a database name disclosure (MySQL) in the error message.
Impact
An attacker can perform brute-force or dictionary-based password guessing on the disclosed database name. It may also help the attacker identify other vulnerabilities or further their exploitation of other identified vulnerabilities.
Remediation
- Error messages should be disabled.
- Remove this kind of sensitive data from the output.
Classifications
PCI v3.1-6.5.5, PCI v3.2-6.5.5, CAPEC-118, WASC-13, OWASP 2013-A5, OWASP 2017-A6
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