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MPC SoftWeb Guestbook database disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for mpcsoftware_guestdata.mdb

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is running MPCSoftwebGuestbook a set of .asp
scripts to manage an online guestbook.

This release comes with a database called 'mpcsoftware_guestdata.mdb',
usually located under /database/ which contains sensitive information,
such as the news site administrator password.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain unauthorized access to the
remote site and potentially edit it.

Note that this server is also vulnerable to a cross-site-scripting
attack which permits a possible hacker to have javascript code executed on
the browser of other hosts.

Solution : Prevent the download of .mdb files from your website.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7389, 7390

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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