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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> CGI abuses >> perl interpreter can be launched as a CGI Vulnerability Assessment Details
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perl interpreter can be launched as a CGI |
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checks for the presence of /cgi-bin/perl Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The 'Perl' CGI is installed and can be launched as a CGI. This is equivalent to giving a free shell to a possible hacker, with the http server rights (usually root or nobody). Solution : remove it from /cgi-bin Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison |
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