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FtpLocate fsite Parameter Command Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for fsite parameter command execution vulnerability in FtpLocate

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a Perl script that is permits arbitrary
commands to be executed.

Description :

The remote host is running FtpLocate, a web search engine for FTP
sites written in Perl.

The installed version of FtpLocate permits remote attackers to execute
commands on the remote host by manipulating input to the 'fsite'
parameter in various scripts.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/406373/30/0/threaded

Solution :

Unknown at this time.

Network Security Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 14367

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