Web and technology
CGI
Abbreviation for Common Gateway Interface
In short and in plain language
CGI is an older link between a web server and other programs.
Through it, a web server runs programs. It then sends what they put out to the browser.
Some programming languages for websites can also be linked this way.
Security holes in this link can affect servers that run shops.
Definition
CGI is an older interface through which a web server runs programs and returns their output to the browser. PHP can also be connected this way. Security flaws in this connection can affect servers on which shops run.