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Apache Tomcat Default Accounts

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Apache Tomcat Default Accounts

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

This host appears to be the running the Apache Tomcat
Servlet engine with the default accounts still configured.
A potential intruder could reconfigure this service in a way
that grants system access.

Solution: Change the default passwords by editing the
admin-users.xml file located in the /conf/users
subdirectory of the Tomcat installation.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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