Jboss Seam Exposure Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Jboss Seam Exposure in digital assets. It identifies the vulnerability present in the Jboss Seam Debug Page that could lead to sensitive information exposure. This is valuable for organizations relying on Jboss Seam to ensure their applications are secure and configured properly.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
15 days 6 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Jboss Seam is a powerful open-source framework for building enterprise applications in Java. It is widely used by developers to create robust and scalable applications that can run on different platforms. The framework provides a consistent and simple programming model that integrates various Java EE technologies. Companies that rely heavily on Java-based systems often use Jboss Seam to streamline their development processes and satisfy enterprise requirements. Given its extensive use in the industry, maintaining Jboss Seam applications with up-to-date security practices is crucial to prevent vulnerabilities.
This scanner identifies exposure vulnerabilities in Jboss Seam, specifically targeting the Debug Page which may inadvertently expose sensitive information. The exposure of such debug pages can lead to attackers gaining insightful data about the application's operation, configurations, and potential entry points. Detecting this vulnerability is crucial for ensuring that debug information, which should only be used in development environments, is not exposed in production. By identifying these flaws, organizations can prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive information.
The vulnerability is centered around the accessible Jboss Seam Debug Page, found at the 'debug.seam' endpoint. This page may contain sensitive configuration information and operational insights that are not meant for public access. The scanner checks for specific keywords and HTTP status indicating the presence of the debug page. Consequently, this detection aims to validate the correct configuration of Jboss applications by scanning for exposed endpoints that could compromise security.
If this vulnerability is exploited, attackers may gain access to detailed internal aspects of the application, leading to further exploits or the leakage of confidential information. The exposure can potentially reveal server configurations, environment variables, session details, and other development-related data that should otherwise remain protected. Such exposure increases the risk of targeted attacks and might be abused for subsequent penetration attempts or system manipulation.
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