Micro Focus Filr Panel Detection Scanner

Micro Focus Filr is a content collaboration solution designed for enterprise users, enabling them to securely access, share, and collaborate on files within corporate environments. This software is widely used in large organizations where file security and controlled access are essential. IT departments implement Filr to manage file sharing, prevent data loss, and maintain security compliance. It serves various industries, ensuring that file access is limited to authorized users only, ultimately supporting organizational security policies. Filr facilitates collaboration across office locations by integrating with existing file systems while ensuring data security. By providing a corporate-controlled, secure file sharing environment, it helps organizations maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.

The vulnerability detected by the scanner pertains to the presence and exposure of the Micro Focus Filr login panel. This vulnerability, arising from the unnecessary exposure of the login interface, can be seen as a potential point of reconnaissance for malicious actors. Through detailed investigation, unauthorized users can identify and exploit login panels to target systems through brute force or password guessing. The vulnerability primarily comes from misconfigured security settings that permit user interface exposure. Thus, it indicates an opportunity for attackers to gather information about the system setup and potential software version in use. While basic detection of the panel does not imply direct exploitable risks, failure to secure these interfaces may lead to larger security concerns in the event of a broader system vulnerability present.

The technical details of the vulnerability involve detecting the critical endpoints where the Filr login panel is exposed, namely through URLs like "/filr/login" and "/login". The scanner checks for specific text strings like "Micro Focus Filr" or "Filr Appliance" in the body of HTTP responses to confirm the panel's existence. If responses return status codes of 200 or 404 combined with any of these indicators, the panel's presence is confirmed. Additionally, the scanner uses regular expressions to extract version information about the software, which might hint at outdated and potentially vulnerable software. The endpoint exposure without adequate access control represents a configuration oversight, making it vital to safeguard such interfaces.

When exploited, misconfigured interfaces, particularly login panels, can lead to potential information disclosure or further hacking attempts. If attackers recognize such vulnerabilities, they might launch attacks aiming at compromising credentials through phishing, social engineering, or dictionary-style attacks. Furthermore, a recognized login panel might fortify attempts through other vectors such as OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, including Injection or Cross-Site Scripting. Ultimately, exposure may help attackers map the application structure, doling out significant insight into the architectural setup for tailormade attack plans. Security teams might need to consider hardening measures to prevent misuse.