RULE(RULE ID:336842)

Rule General Information
Release Date: 2022-07-26
Rule Name: SimpleHTTP Server Transfer Detection
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Rule Protection Details
Description: SimpleHTTP server is a lightweight HTTP server provided by Python, often used by attackers in attack scenarios to transfer malicious files or tools on the victim host, but also can be used to listen to the victim host's request to obtain sensitive information. Because the SimpleHTTP server does not support the HTTPS protocol and lacks authentication capabilities, it is intended for local development and debugging only and is not recommended for public use in production environments or on the Internet. It is recommended to choose a more secure and full-featured server, such as Nginx or Apache. This rule is used to detect traffic that uses the SimpleHTTP server and does not mean that the system is under attack. To determine whether attacks exist, you need to analyze other threat logs.
Impact: Using the SimpleHTTP server to transfer data can lead to data breaches, lack of security, vulnerability, misuse of resources, spread of malicious code, and compliance risks.
Affected OS: Windows, Linux, Others
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Solutions
Choose a more secure and full-featured server, such as Nginx or Apache.