Open Web Analytics Web Installer Scanner

Open Web Analytics is an open-source web analytics platform used by developers and website administrators to track, analyze, and report website traffic. It provides users with the capability to integrate analytics into their own applications or websites and is widely utilized by small to medium-sized businesses and individual developers seeking an alternative to commercial analytics solutions.

This scanner specifically detects the presence of an Installation Page Exposure in Open Web Analytics, which can arise when installation script files are left accessible on a server post-installation. This vulnerability is typically due to inadequate configuration settings, leaving the installation page open to unauthorized access. The presence of this vulnerability can expose sensitive configuration settings and other setup data to attackers.

The vulnerability often involves accessible installation script files such as 'install.php' being available on live web servers. This exposure might occur through manual configuration errors or automated scripts not removing or securing installation files after deployment. When these installation pages remain accessible, anyone who navigates to the URL can possibly configure or alter settings in Open Web Analytics, leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of the software.

If exploited by attackers, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data breach, or control over the web analytics software. Potential impacts include loss of data integrity, exposure of sensitive client or site data, and compromise of the entire analytics setup, leading potentially to a significant security incident.