[AI] Private IP Disclosure Detection Scanner

Private IP Disclosure refers to the unintended exposure of internal network IP addresses within application responses. Such scanners are typically used by security teams, penetration testers, and automated security platforms to assess web-facing assets. The scanner operates against HTTP-based services deployed in enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments. These services are often used by organizations to serve APIs, web applications, or administrative interfaces. The purpose of this scanner is to identify information leakage that could assist attackers in mapping internal infrastructure. Detecting these issues early helps organizations maintain a stronger security posture.

This scanner focuses on detecting private IP address disclosures in application responses. The vulnerability itself does not directly enable exploitation but provides valuable reconnaissance data. Exposed private IPs may indicate misconfigured error handling, debug output, or backend service leakage. Attackers can use this information to infer network topology and internal service relationships. The detection helps teams identify weak points in application configuration. Overall, it supports proactive hardening of externally accessible systems.

The scanner sends HTTP GET or POST requests to target endpoints and analyzes the response body. It uses pattern matching to identify IPv4 addresses within the response content. Each discovered IP address is validated to determine whether it belongs to a private address range. Only confirmed private IPs are reported as findings. The scanner supports custom headers, request methods, and parameters. This technical approach ensures accurate detection while minimizing false positives.

If exploited by malicious actors, private IP disclosure can assist in internal network reconnaissance. Attackers may use the information to plan lateral movement or target backend systems. It can also reveal details about internal hosting environments or cloud infrastructure. Such disclosures may weaken an organization’s overall security model. In some cases, they can be chained with other vulnerabilities for deeper compromise. Preventing these leaks reduces the risk of targeted attacks.