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TalentSoft Web+ Input Validation Bug Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks if webplus reads any file

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The 'webplus' CGI permits a possible hacker
to view any file on the target computer by requesting :

GET /cgi-bin/webplus?script=/../../../../etc/passwd

Solution : remove it

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 1102

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