Description
This module exploits a directory traversal bug in Yaws v1.9.1 or less. The module can only be used to retrieve files. However, code execution might be possible. Because when the malicious user sends a PUT request, a file is actually created, except no content is written.
Module options
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use auxiliary/scanner/http/yaws/traversalmsf undefined(traversal) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(traversal) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(traversal) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(traversal) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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