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JRun Sample Files

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Searches for the existence of JRun sample files

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

This host is running the Allaire JRun web server
and has sample files installed. Several of the
sample files that come with JRun contain serious
security flaws. A possible hacker can use these
scripts to relay web requests from this machine
to another one or view sensitive configuration
information.

Solution: Sample files should never be left on production
servers. Remove the sample files and any other
files that are not required.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1386

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 Digital Defense Inc.

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