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Snitz Forums 2000 Password Reset and XSS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Determine if Snitz forums is vulnerable to xss attack

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is using Snitz Forum 2000.

This set of CGI is vulnerable to a cross-site-scripting issue
that may permit attackers to steal the cookies of your
users.

In addition to this flaw, a user may use the file Password.ASP to
reset arbitrary passwords, therefore gaining administrative access
on this web system.

Solution: Upgrade to a newer version.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7381, 7922, 7925

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

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