Parallels H-Sphere Panel Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Parallels H-Sphere in digital assets.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
12 days 19 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Parallels H-Sphere is a hosting automation system often used by web hosting companies to manage and automate web hosting services. This product supports multiple operating systems, such as Linux and Windows, and is beneficial for businesses that manage shared web hosting solutions. It provides a centralized control panel that allows users to efficiently oversee hosting infrastructure. Parallels H-Sphere includes features like domain management and billing management, streamlining the hosting process. Its use is widespread in the hosting industry for automating complex web hosting tasks. Parallels H-Sphere is appreciated for its scalable architecture which accommodates growing business needs.
Panel detection is a type of vulnerability that focuses on identifying access points for administration interfaces like login panels. The existence of such panels could potentially be a starting point for unauthorized access attempts. In this template, the vulnerability detected is specifically the exposed login panel of Parallels H-Sphere. Detecting these interfaces allows for recognizing potential points of attack or entry by malicious users. Recognizing the presence of such panels is crucial for implementing further security measures. The main intent here is ensuring these administrative areas are secure against unauthorized access.
Vulnerability details involve the detection of visible Parallels H-Sphere login panels via HTTP GET requests to the base URL. These pages are validated using specific keywords like <title>Parallels H-Sphere</title>, ensuring the correct detection of the web panel. The status code of 200 is checked to confirm successful loading of the page, which serves as an indicator of the panel's presence. Keywords conditionally verifying the presence of the panel include both uppercase and standard case variants. This approach ensures that any form of the H-Sphere login panel can be detected. Effective detection is critical in alerting administrators to potentially exploitable configurations.
When the vulnerability is exploited, attackers may gain information regarding the software and its version, possibly finding weaknesses to exploit further. Exposure of administrative login panels can lead to unauthorized access if vulnerabilities within the authentication mechanism are present. Misconfigured panels could also inadvertently grant access to sensitive internal systems. Once inside, malicious users could escalate their privileges and compromise the network. At its worst, exposed panels can lead to data breaches or service disruptions, undermining user trust and operational integrity.