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CGI (Common Gateway Interface)

A legacy mechanism where a web server runs an external program to handle a request and returns its output as the response. Embedded devices such as switches and routers still use CGI programs for their web management interfaces, making them a frequent source of pre-authentication bugs.

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Why Small-Business Switches Are the Forgotten Tier of Firmware Patching

Smart managed switches have enterprise attack surface and no patch process. Why vulnerability programs miss them, and how to assign ownership, cadence and exposure controls.

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