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WebHints remote command execution flaw

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for WebHints remote command execution flaw

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running the WebHints scripts.

The remote version of this software is vulnerable to remote command
execution flaw through the script 'hints.pl'.

A malicious user could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on
the remote host.

Solution : No update currently available, delete this script.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 13930

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 David Maciejak

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