Question : Is CGI insecure ?

Hi,

I heard that CGI is insecure what does that mean? since cgi is a server side application then can it access client's machine (hard disk) ?

Or how it is insecure then?
Thanks

Answer : Is CGI insecure ?

HelpMePls,

"..I heard that CGI is insecure what does that mean?.."

Where did you  hear this?? in what context did you hear this?

Please provide exact details.

"..since cgi is a server side application then can it access client's machine (hard disk) ? .."

no it cannot, unless the clients explicitly says so.