The Portal installation process in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read configuration files, and discover data-source credentials, via a direct request.
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-022-01.pdf | us government resource |