Looker Panel Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Looker in digital assets. It helps identify the presence of the Looker login panel for security assessment purposes.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
2 weeks 1 hour
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Looker is a powerful data analytics platform used by businesses to gain deeper insights into their operations. It provides comprehensive reporting tools that allow users to visualize and analyze data from various sources. Looker is commonly deployed in enterprise environments where data-driven decision-making is critical. It is used by data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and departmental managers seeking to optimize performance and enhance outcomes. The platform is renowned for its user-friendly interface and its ability to integrate with numerous data sources and databases. Looker empowers organizations to leverage their data for strategic planning and operational efficiency.
The detected vulnerability in this context is the exposure of the Looker login panel. Panel Detection involves identifying login interfaces that might be incorrectly exposed to the internet. Such detections are crucial because they allow organizations to evaluate their security posture and correct potentially risky configurations. Detecting a login panel can reveal information about the existence of administrative access points, which should be protected to prevent unauthorized access. The presence of a login panel might indicate a target for malicious actors intending to compromise the security of the systems. By detecting such panels, organizations can apply security controls to bring them in line with industry standards.
To perform the detection, the scanner makes an HTTP GET request to the "/login" endpoint of a website. It searches for specific words in the response body such as "lookerVersion" and "lookerLocation.title," which confirm the presence of the Looker login panel. A successful detection provides status code 200 alongside the expected keywords, signaling that the targeted endpoint belongs to a Looker login interface. This detection method assists in assessing the security of exposed services that could be subject to unauthorized login attempts. Detecting the version from the interface helps maintain software updating and vulnerability assessment processes.
If exploited by malicious entities, the exposure of the Looker login panel could lead to unauthorized access attempts. Attackers might use brute force or credential stuffing techniques to compromise accounts. Unauthorized access to the Looker instance can result in significant data breaches, as attackers could gain insights into business performance, proprietary data, and PII. This could lead to reputational damage, financial loss, and legal implications for breached entities. Successfully exploiting the login panel could further provide a foothold for more extensive attacks on the infrastructure.
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