DXPlanning Panel Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of DXPlanning Panel in digital assets.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
1 week 4 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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DXPlanning is a software product used primarily in healthcare environments. It assists healthcare professionals in managing patient appointments and schedules. Developed by Dedalus, this tool is integrated into multiple hospital systems to streamline booking processes. The software is appreciated for its user-friendly interface and efficient coordination capabilities. Healthcare facilities utilize DXPlanning to ensure timely appointments and resource allocation. It’s a crucial tool in the digital transformation of healthcare services.
The detected vulnerability within DXPlanning involves identifying the presence of its panel in digital infrastructures. This detection does not imply a direct security threat but indicates the use of specific software. The DXPlanning Panel’s visibility can provide insights into the software's deployment in network systems. Detecting the panel helps in mapping the digital asset landscape of an organization. This process is significant for understanding software usage and potential points of access. Although not a direct vulnerability, such detection forms the basis for security assessments.
Technically, the detection process involves sending HTTP GET requests to the DXPlanning panel's URL structure. The matchers are designed to identify unique response patterns of the software, such as specific HTML content and status codes. This method reliably confirms the software's presence if the disclosed paths and titles are identified in responses. The search for particular phrases within the HTML response ensures accurate detection. These parameters and their conditions maintain precise identification without false positives. Effective detection depends on meeting all specified criteria in the server's response.
Exploiting such detection processes could lead to mapping an organization's software-in-use, providing insights to attackers. Although not directly harmful, it can form the starting point of targeted reconnaissance activities. An attacker might leverage this insight to plan more sophisticated attacks targeting known vulnerabilities of the detected software. Such detections can compromise opaque security practices, exposing the organization's software landscape. It's a pivotal factor in constructing targeted threat profiles or penetration attempts. Organizations should take proactive measures in masking or controlling the dissemination of such software footprints.
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