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HSWeb document path

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Retrieve the real path using /cgi

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to request the physical location of the remote
web root by requesting the folder :

/cgi

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain more knowledge about this
host.

Solution : Turn off directory browsing if your server permits it
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID: 2336

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 Renaud Deraison

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