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PostNuke Install Script

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if post-nuke's install.php is readable

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running the Post-Nuke content management system.

The installation script of the remote Post-Nuke CMS (install.php)
is accessible. A possible hacker may access it to reconfigure the remote
PostNuke installation and obtain the password of the remote database
and postnuke installation.

Solution : Delete install.php
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10793

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