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Sun JavaServer Default Admin Password

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Sun JavaServer Default Admin Password

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

This host is running the Sun JavaServer. This
server has the default username and password
of admin. A possible hacker can use this to gain
complete control over the web server
configuration and possibly execute commands.

Solution: Set the web administration interface to require a
complex password. For more information please
consult the documentation located in the /system/
directory of the web server.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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