OpenVPN Monitor Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the presence of OpenVPN Monitor in digital assets.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
17 days 16 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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OpenVPN Monitor is a straightforward python program primarily utilized by network administrators and IT professionals to oversee the activity of OpenVPN servers. These servers are frequently deployed across various corporate and organizational networks to ensure secure remote access and communication. By providing a real-time display of current connections to the OpenVPN server, OpenVPN Monitor aids in network management and resource allocation. The software is vital for monitoring, ensuring secure connectivity, and maintaining compliance within organizational IT policies. Its simplistic design makes it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise, adding value to IT departments focused on network security.
The vulnerability detected relates to the potential exposure of sensitive information when OpenVPN Monitor is implemented insecurely. This occurs when the application is easily detectable and accessible from the internet without appropriate access controls. As the application displays real-time connection details, including usernames, VPN IP, and Remote IP addresses, the lack of proper security can lead to inadvertent data disclosure. The vulnerability, classified under CWE-200, highlights a potential lack of confidentiality in information transmission.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability manifests when the OpenVPN Monitor is accessible via specific HTTP paths and responds to requests with the status code 200, indicating a successful request. The presence of specific text in the HTML body, such as "OpenVPN Status Monitor" and "Username", confirms the deployment of the software. The vulnerability can often be exploited by directing HTTP GET requests to the base URL or the application's path without the need for credentials, revealing sensitive information to unauthorized users.
Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of active connection details, providing attackers information about individuals’ VPN usage or potentially targeting certain connections within the network. This could result in targeted attacks, compromise of confidential data, and potential network breaches. Such exposure could undermine users' trust in the security measures protecting their data and communicating through the VPN.
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