Magento Technology Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Magento in digital assets. It helps organizations identify Magento installations to ensure proper security practices are in place.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
2 weeks 22 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4, Subdomain
Toolbox
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Magento is a widely used e-commerce platform that enables businesses to create online stores with diverse functionalities. It is used by retailers of various sizes globally and supports a wide range of extensions and customizations to meet different business needs. Thanks to its robust architecture, users can handle large product catalogs and complex store configurations. Organizations choose Magento for its flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities with other systems. Online retailers leverage Magento to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and boost sales. It is popular for offering robust tools for marketing, SEO, and customer management.
The technology detection scanner looks for the presence of Magento in digital environments. Technology detection is essential for asset management and ensures that the platforms being used are up-to-date and secured. Detecting the presence of Magento helps identify potential vulnerabilities or outdated configurations, which could pose security risks. Through this detection, organizations can take appropriate security measures to safeguard their digital assets. Using this scanner aids IT teams in maintaining security compliance and protecting against possible data breaches. Knowing the used technologies supports better resource planning and risk management.
This template checks for Magento's presence by looking for specific copyright text and version modules. It scans the web assets for indicators of Magento installations, such as version information and textual markers in HTTP responses. It utilizes raw HTTP requests to fetch and analyze specific paths where Magento signatures are commonly found. The matchers include regex patterns and word matchers tailored to identify Magento versions ranging from 1.0 to the latest known. Furthermore, extractors grab version details to provide comprehensive information about the detected Magento installations. This detailed detection aids in further analysis and remediation strategies.
If the Magento platform is identified and exploited by malicious actors, it could lead to several types of risks, including unauthorized data access, defacement of web pages, or server compromise. Misconfigured or outdated Magento installations might offer attack vectors for hackers, enabling them to inject malicious scripts or codes. Such exploits could result in the loss of customer trust due to data breaches, financial fraud, or operational downtime. Also, sensitive business data or customer information stored on the platform could be stolen if proper security measures are not in place. The impacts of successful exploitation can lead to regulatory non-compliance and associated legal repercussions.
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