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Adapt Authoring Tool Panel Detection Scanner

This scanner detects the use of Adapt Authoring Tool in digital assets. The tool's presence can be identified via its login panel detection capabilities.

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Level

Medium

Single Scan

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 seconds

Time Interval

18 days 14 hours

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The Adapt Authoring Tool is a widely used e-learning application, developed for educational institutions and corporate training environments. It is utilized by content creators to build responsive HTML5 e-learning courses. The tool's flexibility and ease of use make it popular among instructional designers and developers. Being open-source, it often serves organizations looking for customizable and cost-effective e-learning solutions. Adapt Authoring Tool can be deployed across various industries, including academia, healthcare, and professional services. Its core strength lies in its ability to deliver high-quality educational content efficiently and effectively.

The detection of the Adapt Authoring Tool login panel signifies the presence of this software in a digital asset. This scanner specifically identifies the panel used to access the tool, indicating its deployment. The panel detection is crucial for inventorying software assets and ensuring secure configurations. This type of detection helps in managing the access vectors to the tool, enhancing the overall security framework. As login panels are common targets, identifying their presence aids in mitigating unauthorized access attempts. Routine scanning for such panels helps maintain system integrity.

The technical detection of this login panel involves inspecting the webpage's body for specific elements indicative of the Adapt Authoring Tool. The scanner checks for the title "Adapt authoring tool" within the HTML content, accompanied by an HTTP status code of 200, confirming the panel's accessibility. The process involves GET requests to the target URL and follows redirects to uncover the panel if any are configured. This methodology ensures accurate detection without false positives, providing precise results. The detection mechanics are simple yet effective, focusing on known, consistent indicators of the panel's presence.

Exploiting the presence of an exposed login panel could lead to unauthorized data access and alteration within the Adapt Authoring Tool. A detected panel could be susceptible to brute force attacks or unauthorized attempts to gain administrative access. Malicious actors leveraging this vulnerability could manipulate e-learning content, disrupting educational continuity and data integrity. Furthermore, access to such panels may expose confidential course content and user information, leading to potential data breaches. Ensuring panels are secured effectively curtails these risks significantly.

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