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JServ Cross Site Scripting

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Tests for JServ Cross Site Scripting

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting issue.

Description :

Older versions of JServ (including the version shipped with Oracle9i App
Server v1.0.2) are vulnerable to a cross site scripting attack using a
request for a non-existent .JSP file.

Solution :

Upgrade to the latest version of JServ available at http://java.apache.org.
Also consider switching from JServ to TomCat, since JServ is no longer
maintained.

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:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Matt Moore

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