# Insufficient Patching

## Overview

The issue with most organizations isn't **Insufficient Patching** but rather **Weak/Breached Password.** However this doesn't mean that there aren't patching issues out there. It can range from out of date software to something more significant like **RCE** on an application or system.

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Check the versions of applications and software you come across in the engagement to make sure they're all up to date
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## Example 1

<figure><img src="/files/fAz5WbZmq8H30MXY9iO5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Vulnerable server hosting Netscale</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/6jRYjYFX4lg2nfQRBaUg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Scanner flagging as vulnerable</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/7GWAweYJf6xxeT9zFUag" alt=""><figcaption><p>More evidence and Remediation</p></figcaption></figure>

## Example 2

<figure><img src="/files/ddKQ8IHh47IODnG4wgiC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Simple PHP server that is out of date. In risk section CYA language is used</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/87agisvW5jVFI6tGStut" alt=""><figcaption><p>Evidence and Remediation</p></figcaption></figure>


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