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NetTools command execution

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Executed 'id' through index.php

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to make the remote host execute arbitrary
commands through the use of the PHPNuke addon called 'Network Tools'.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain a shell on this system.

Solution : Upgrade to NetTools 0.3 or newer
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Renaud Deraison

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