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XAMPP Default FTP Account

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Attempts to log in via FTP as nobody/xampp

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running XAMP, an Apache distribution designed for
easy installation and administration.

The remote host is running an FTP server which seems to be configured
by XAMPP, as the username and passwords 'nobody/xampp' permits one to
log into the remote server.

Solution : Modify the FTP password of the remote host .
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 13131

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