ProfitTrailer Installation Page Exposure Scanner
This scanner detects the use of ProfitTrailer Installation Page Exposure in digital assets. It identifies exposed setup pages that may allow unauthorized access or configuration changes.
Short Info
Level
High
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
11 days 2 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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ProfitTrailer is widely used by traders and financial analysts looking to automate their cryptocurrency trading strategies. The software is designed to work with various cryptocurrency exchanges and is popular among those who aim to maximize their trading efficiency and profitability. Given its nature, ProfitTrailer is often utilized by small-scale traders and large financial institutions alike. The primary purpose of the software is to provide automated trading solutions, making real-time trading decisions based on pre-defined algorithms. With its high-level automation capabilities, ProfitTrailer assists users in minimizing the complexities associated with crypto trading. The product is continually updated to adapt to market changes and optimize trading performance.
Installation Page Exposure refers to the risk where the setup or installation page of a web-based application is left accessible to unauthorized users. Such exposure can occur when the installation process does not enforce any authentication or access control mechanisms. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as the setup page often contains configuration settings critical to the operation and security of the application. Attackers exploiting this can reconfigure, disable, or otherwise alter the application's settings. Exposure of these installation pages can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. It is crucial to prevent such exposure by ensuring the setup environment is secured immediately after installation.
The vulnerability arises from not restricting access to the setup page at paths like "/setup/license". This endpoint should be secured post-installation, but if left accessible, it can be detected through certain keywords and status responses in the HTTP body. The page contains various configurations and license details necessary for the proper operation of ProfitTrailer. Leaving this endpoint unprotected may allow attackers to modify or download configuration files, impacting the application's integrity and functionality. The scanner checks for the presence of the term "ProfitTrailer Setup" in the response body and a 200 OK status code, indicating exposure.
If exploited, the exposure of the setup page can lead to unauthorized control over the application. An attacker may change trading preferences, access sensitive setup information, or disable key components of ProfitTrailer. This could result in financial losses for users if trades are conducted based on altered configurations. Additionally, unauthorized individuals could exploit this setup access to monitor or manipulate trading operations, leading to the potential exfiltration of data. Ensuring that the setup page is inaccessible after configuration is vital to maintaining the application's security and user trust.
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