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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Faq-O-Matic fom.cgi XSS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks Faq-O-Matic XSS

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host runs Faq-O-Matic, a CGI-based system that automates
the process of maintaining a FAQ.

The remote version of this software is vulnerable to cross-site scripting
attacks in the script 'fom.cgi'.

With a specially crafted URL, a possible hacker can cause arbitrary code
execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Solution: Upgrade to the latest version of this software
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 4565

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

Security, Firewall, VPN

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