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12Planet Chat Server ClearText Password

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for the data encapsulation of 12Planet Chat Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running 12Planet Chat Server - a web based chat
server written in Java.

The connection to this server is done over clear text, which means that
a possible hacker who can sniff the data going to this host could obtain the
administrator password of the web site, and use it to gain unauthorized
access to this chat server.

Solution : None at this time
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID: 7354

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

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