Episerver Panel Detection Scanner

This scanner detects the use of Episerver Panel in digital assets.

Short Info


Level

High

Single Scan

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 seconds

Time Interval

25 days 14 hours

Scan only one

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Episerver is a digital experience platform widely used for web content management, digital marketing, and e-commerce. It is typically utilized by companies looking to enhance their online presence, improve customer engagement, and optimize their content delivery strategies. Businesses across various industries such as retail, finance, and healthcare leverage Episerver to manage their website content, generate leads, and personalize user experiences. The platform offers robust features for marketers, developers, and content editors, allowing them to collaborate and optimize marketing campaigns effectively. Episerver's cloud-based solutions enable organizations to scale their digital operations and maintain agility in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Its integration capabilities with other business systems and technologies make it a valuable asset for digital transformation efforts.

The detected vulnerability in the Episerver platform is related to the login panel, revealing a possible misconfiguration issue. Panel detection vulnerabilities occur when sensitive panels are disclosed on a platform, potentially exposing the system to unauthorized access or information leakage. Unauthorized users may discover the existence of an admin panel that should otherwise be hidden or protected. This vulnerability is of an informational nature, indicating the exposure of an admin interface rather than an exploit of the system itself. It generally points to improper access controls or insufficient obscurity for sensitive endpoints on digital assets. Identifying such issues helps inform administrators about potential security exposure in their asset management configuration.

The vulnerability detection involves the identification of specific patterns or redirect responses on HTTP requests that point to the presence of the Episerver login panel. The scanner checks for redirect HTTP status codes, such as 302, which indicates the presence of this hidden or misconfigured panel through specific URI endpoints like "/episerver/cms." Additionally, headers in the response are analyzed for patterns related to the Episerver resource locations. This methodology helps uncover potential admin panel exposures that may be vulnerable to unauthorized discovery. Through this targeted scanning approach, digital asset owners can ensure their sensitive portions are adequately protected and not unnecessarily exposed to public access.

Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to an increase in attack surfaces for the platform, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks or information gathering. Malicious actors could use detected panels as a way to enumerate users or attempt to compromise administrative credentials. The presence of an exposed login panel may also act as a reconnaissance point for threat actors to map the underlying system architecture. While the detection itself is informational, it might contribute to larger attack vectors when combined with other vulnerabilities or security misconfigurations. It emphasizes the need for secure development practices and enhanced monitoring to mitigate exposure risks.

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