Mixed Passive Content Security Misconfiguration Scanner
This scanner detects the Mixed Passive Content Security Misconfiguration in digital assets. Mixed passive content occurs when a webpage loads a script or resource over an unsecured HTTP connection. Detection of this misconfiguration aids in ensuring encrypted and secure communication.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
18 days 5 hours
Scan only one
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The Mixed Passive Content scanner is employed on web platforms to detect security misconfigurations related to passive content loading over HTTP. It's used by web developers and security professionals to ensure that web pages are free from vulnerabilities that might compromise data integrity and user security. The scanner identifies non-secured content, which if unaddressed, could lead to exploitation by attackers. It's predominantly used in environments where secure communication and data integrity are paramount, such as e-commerce sites and secure portals. By ensuring all content is served over HTTPS, it helps maintain the confidentiality and integrity expected by users. This tool is integral in maintaining web security practices and is often part of a broader cybersecurity strategy.
Security Misconfiguration in the form of mixed passive content involves loading resources like images, videos, or audio over an insecure HTTP connection on a webpage served over HTTPS. This creates potential vulnerabilities by exposing data to man-in-the-middle attacks. It can lead to security warnings by browsers, affecting user trust and the overall security posture of a website. Detecting and resolving this vulnerability strengthens a site's security by ensuring all resources are loaded over a secure connection. Timely detection aids in aligning with best security practices and maintaining the integrity of secure web communications.
Technically, the vulnerability occurs when elements such as images, videos, or audio, are loaded using "http://" rather than "https://". This kind of security misconfiguration can be detected by searching the HTML content of web pages for patterns that match insecure loading. It may also involve analyzing the page source to identify unsecured content embeds. Affected parameters could include 'src' attributes in HTML tags. Addressing this involves updating all resource links to use HTTPS. The scanner facilitates this detection by analyzing HTML pages for such configuration lapses, allowing for prompt rectification.
Exploiting this vulnerability may allow attackers to intervene in content delivery to the end user, potentially modifying or stealing information. This exposure could lead to various attacks, including content spoofing or session hijacking. Users may receive misleading information or encounter security warnings, diminishing trust in the website. In severe cases, it could allow attackers to inject malicious content. This can lead to a wider exposure to other vulnerabilities, opening the door to further attacks. Ensuring a secure delivery of all site resources is crucial to prevent these potential outcomes.
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