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/perl directory browsable ?

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Is /perl browsable ?

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The /perl directory is browsable.
This will show you the name of the installed common perl scripts and
those which are written by the webmaster and thus may be exploitable.

Solution : Make the /perl non-browsable (in httpd.conf or mod_perl.conf)

Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID: 1678

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