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IkonBoard arbitrary command execution

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for Ikonboard.cgi

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is running IkonBoard, a forum management CGI.

There is a flaw in this version which permits a possible hacker to
execute arbitrary commands on this host.

Solution : Upgrade to the latest version of this CGI.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7361

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

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