Ackee Panel Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Ackee Panel in digital assets. It helps organizations identify whether they are using Ackee Panel to ensure they are aware of its deployment and can take necessary security precautions.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
3 weeks 5 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Ackee Panel is a self-hosted analytics tool crafted with privacy in mind, primarily used by website developers and administrators looking to track and analyze website traffic without compromising user privacy. Developed using node.js, it offers flexibility and customization that appeal to tech-savvy users seeking a GDPR-compliant analytics solution. The tool is predominantly used by small to medium-sized enterprises or individual developers focused on maintaining user anonymity. Ackee Panel supports decentralized hosting, making it an attractive choice for users who prefer to keep their data in-house rather than rely on external analytics platforms. Its main purpose is to provide insightful analytics while ensuring personal data protection. By offering an alternative to mainstream analytics solutions that often compromise user privacy, Ackee Panel holds a unique position in the analytics market.
The vulnerability detected by this scanner is related to the presence of Ackee Panel. Detection vulnerabilities typically refer to the identification of software or services running on a system. Accurately detecting Ackee Panel can help organizations discern whether this software is part of their technology stack and ensure it aligns with their privacy and security policies. The scanner identifies specific indicators, such as titles and hashes, which suggest the deployment of Ackee Panel. Having the ability to detect Ackee Panel supports inventory management and helps ensure that the software does not introduce unnoticed risks into the system. Understanding the software landscape of a digital environment is crucial for maintaining overall security posture.
Technical details of this detection involve checking the HTTP response from a given URL for specific elements that are indicative of Ackee Panel. The scanner verifies the presence of the Ackee Panel by looking for particular characteristics such as a specific title or a hash value in the HTTP response body. The use of status codes and text matching are crucial in determining whether Ackee Panel is installed. Additionally, this detection involves using a shodan query for specific favicon hashes that are known to be associated with Ackee Panel, providing multiple pathways to achieve accurate detection. The match conditions are set to address varying configurations and responses of the panel, ensuring a higher detection reliability across different setups.
If left undetected, the presence of Ackee Panel might introduce certain risks, such as unintended public exposure or vulnerabilities if the software is not adequately secured or maintained. It can be a vector for privacy concerns or even attacks if not configured properly. Potential exploitation could lead to further unauthorized access or analytics data breaches, especially if there are configuration errors. Detection ensures an organization's IT team can take appropriate actions to address any Ackee Panel-specific issues, maintaining the sanctity and security of the organization's information infrastructure. Identifying and classifying such software within an IT environment is imperative to preemptively mitigate possible security infringements.
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