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myphpPageTool code injection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Searches for the existence of index.html

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to make the remote host include php files hosted
on a third party server using myphpPageTool.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to inject arbitrary code in the remote
host and gain a shell with the rights of the web server.

Solution : See http://www.phpsecure.org or contact the vendor for a patch
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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