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Aztek Forum XSS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks XSS in Aztek Forum

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remoet web server contains a PHP script which is vulnerable to a cross
site scripting issue

Description :

The remote host is using Aztek Forum, a web forum written in PHP.

A vulnerability exists the remote version of this software - more
specifically in the script 'forum_2.php', which may permit a possible hacker to
set up a cross site scripting attack using the remote host.

Solution :

Upgrade to the latest version of this software

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:C)

Networks Security ID: 11654

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

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