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Webserver 4D Cleartext Passwords

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for Webserver 4D

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running Webserver 4D 3.6 or lower.

Version 3.6 of this service stores all usernames and passwords in cleartext.
File: C:\Program Files\MDG\Web Server 4D 3.6.0\Ws4d.4DD

A local attacker may use this flaw to gain unauthorized rights
on this host.

Solution: Contact http://www.mdg.com for an update.
Risk Factor: Low

Networks Security ID: 5803

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Jason Lidow

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