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/cgi-bin directory browsable ?

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Is /cgi-bin browsable ?

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The /cgi-bin directory is browsable.
This will show you the name of the installed common scripts
and those which are written by the webmaster and thus may be
exploitable.

Solution : Make the /cgi-bin non-browsable.

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID:

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