Control Web Panel Detection Scanner

Control Web Panel (CWP) is a widely used server management tool primarily deployed on CentOS servers. It is utilized by system administrators to manage web hosting servers with ease due to its user-friendly interface. CWP provides features such as Apache/Nginx web server management, MySQL Database management, and firewall security settings. Hosting companies and individual website owners often use it for its extensive support of server management functions. Its purpose is to facilitate the management of Linux server infrastructure by offering GUI-based controls. Due to its capabilities, CWP is considered an essential tool for managing web services and securing server environments.

The panel detection vulnerability could allow attackers to identify the presence of the CWP login panel on servers. If identified, attackers could then launch targeted attacks against the server’s management portal. Detection of login panels can alert attackers about possible points of entry into the system and might be used as reconnaissance information. Such vulnerability does not involve direct exploitation but makes the system more susceptible to brute force and unauthorized access attempts. Identifying CWP presence could lead attackers to try default or common credential combinations. Therefore, detecting CWP is crucial to preemptively strengthen security by masking predictable entry points.

Technical details of the panel detection include the inspection of the server's HTML body and header for specific identifiers associated with CWP. The vulnerable endpoints feature typical trademarks, such as certain keywords or URLs found in the login headers and response body. Endpoints may reveal the text "Login | CentOS WebPanel" or "CWP |用户", confirming the deployment of CWP. Headers might possess specific server indicators like "cwpsrv," highlighting systems using CWP. These identifiable parameters serve as a beacon to potential unauthorized users, necessitating attention to obscure this information.

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to increased unauthorized access attempts and potential breach of server management interfaces. Attackers might use this detected information to conduct brute force attacks on the login pages, attempting to gain control over server resources. This could result in service downtime, unauthorized data manipulation, and loss of sensitive information. The visibility of the CWP panel without proper access controls could make servers an attractive target to attackers trying to gain ingress to sensitive IT infrastructure. Therefore, addressing and complicating access to these panels is crucial for maintaining operational security integrity.