'printenv' XSS vulnerability

[Dr.Tek <tek () superw00t com>]

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Title: 'printenv' XSS vulnerability
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           Author: Dr.Tek of Malloc() 
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Contact: "Dr.Tek" - (tek () superw00t com)
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'printenv' is a test CGI script that tends to come default with most
Apache installation. Usually located in the "/cgi-bin/" directory.


An XSS vulnerbility exist which will allow anyone to input specially 
crafted links and/or other malicious/obscene scripts.


Example exploitation:

http://www.w00tw00t.com/cgi-bin/printenv/<a href="bad">If you see this 
error, Click here!</a>


Fix:

Since 'printenv' is just an example CGI script that has no real use and 
has its own problems. Just remove it.