Open Game Panel Detection Scanner

This scanner detects the use of Open Game Panel in digital assets. It identifies instances of the Open Game Panel login panel to ensure proper usage and configurations.

Short Info


Level

Medium

Single Scan

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 seconds

Time Interval

26 days 18 hours

Scan only one

URL

Toolbox

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Open Game Panel is a software used to manage game servers. It provides a web-based interface where administrators can configure and monitor different game servers, hence widely used by both large gaming communities and individual game server operators. The software is utilized in environments where numerous servers are managed, offering a centralized point of control. Game hosting services often use it to allow customers to manage their own game servers. It enables the management of multiple servers with different games, configurations, and players. Its web interface provides administrators easy access from anywhere, making it a very flexible and convenient tool for game server management.

The panel detection vulnerability highlights the presence of the login panel for Open Game Panel. This detection is crucial because exposing the login panel can lead to unauthorized access attempts. By discovering where these login panels are located, users can take actions to protect against potential brute-force attacks. Understanding the existence of the login panel also helps administrators to enforce stricter security measures. This detection aids in the identification of panels that may be publicly accessible, which could potentially allow attackers to attempt to find vulnerabilities within the panel itself. The vulnerability is related not to flaws within the application but the exposure and detection of access points.

Technically, the vulnerability detection identifies instances where the login interface for Open Game Panel is visible. It checks for specific HTML elements and status codes, like the presence of the page title "<title>Open Game Panel</title>" and HTTP status 200, to confirm its presence. The scanner sends a GET request to the "index.php" endpoint typically found in such setups. The presence of these specific elements confirms the operation of an Open Game Panel login page instance. By confirming the status and response content for specific markers, it verifies proper functionality of this exposed login mechanism. The documentation highlights the importance of securing the path and its accessibility for enhanced security posture.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious security risks. If attackers can find the login panel, they might try to execute brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access. This eventuality can lead to data breaches or manipulation of the game server settings by unauthorized individuals. Exposure of login panels without additional protections can be an invitation for malicious actors to test common credential combinations. Additional security measures, such as IP whitelisting, multi-factor authentication, and obscurity of the login panel URL, are essential to mitigate this risk. Developers and administrators must act appropriately to ensure that the panel is not easily discovered or accessed by threat actors.

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