Plesk Onyx Panel Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Plesk Onyx login panels in digital assets. It helps in identifying the presence of Plesk Onyx systems to ensure they are properly configured and secured.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
2 weeks 1 hour
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Plesk Onyx is widely used as a commercial web hosting and server data center automation software developed for Linux and Windows-based commercial hosting service providers. It enables the automation of key server tasks and provides a web-based management interface for network operators. Plesk Onyx is employed by web hosting companies, small to large businesses, and individual webmasters for managing server environments. Its features allow users to create new websites, reseller accounts, e-mail accounts, and DNS entries through a web browser. Typically utilized to streamline server administration, it serves a crucial role in managing web hosting and related services.
The detection of the Plesk login panel is crucial as it helps identify exposed web management interfaces in network environments. Unprotected or improperly configured login panels can present a significant security threat, exposing potentially sensitive management capabilities to unauthorized access. Login panel detection serves as an initial step in assessing the security posture of hosting environments. By identifying these points of access, administrators can ensure that adequate protection measures such as IP restrictions and strong password policies are in place. Regular detection helps maintain the security of server management interfaces against unauthorized attempts and breaches.
The technical detection process involves sending HTTP requests to specific endpoints known to host Plesk panel interfaces. The scanner checks for key indicators in the response body, such as specific HTML attributes and status codes, to confirm the presence of the Plesk Onyx login panel. These indicators often include unique strings and version numbers embedded in the page’s source code, allowing the scanner to detect the software version employed. This method ensures the accurate identification of the panel without performing intrusive or disruptive operations. Additionally, it checks for status code 200 to ensure that the page is reachable, indicating an active presence of the panel.
When such vulnerabilities are successfully exploited by malicious individuals, it can lead to unauthorized access to administrative functionalities. This access can potentially allow attackers to manipulate the server environment, execute arbitrary code, or gain access to sensitive information. It may also lead to website defacement, data breaches, unauthorized data exfiltration, and further exploitation of vulnerabilities within the server. Maintaining vigilance in the protection of such interfaces is essential to prevent unauthorized exploitation and to safeguard server and network integrity.
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