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When a web server receives a request for a URL that points to a directory rather than a specific web page (like index.html ), it looks for a default file to display. If no default file exists and the server configuration allows directory browsing, the server generates an automated HTML page listing all the files and folders inside that directory.

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If SSI is enabled, the server will execute ls -la (on Linux) and embed the result into the HTML page. index of view.shtml

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Security Analysts / Incident Responders:

The "index of view.shtml" query is a staple in the world of . Researchers use these queries to map the proliferation of vulnerable devices across the globe. By analyzing the headers of these pages, one can often identify the manufacturer, the firmware version, and the geographic location of the device. Remove backups and temporary files The primary motivation

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