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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Apache /server-status accessible

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Makes a request like http://www.example.com/server-status

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Requesting the URI /server-status gives information about
the currently running Apache.

Network Security Threat Level: Low
Solution :
If you don't use this feature, comment the appropriate section in
your httpd.conf file. If you really need it, limit its access to
the administrator's machine.

Networks Security ID:

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