ServiceNow Security Misconfiguration Scanner
This scanner detects the ServiceNow Widget-Simple-List Security Misconfiguration in digital assets.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
13 days 14 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4, Subdomain
Toolbox
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ServiceNow is a platform widely used by enterprises for IT service management (ITSM) and other business processes. The platform allows for the automation of routine business processes, thus enhancing efficiency and collaboration across various departments within an organization. ServiceNow widgets, such as the Widget-Simple-List, are utilized for displaying information and providing user-specific functionalities. Organizations use such widgets extensively to create and manage customizable interfaces in the ServiceNow platform for specific tasks and roles. These widgets can be integrated into the ServiceNow portal to allow end-users to interact with various backend services.
The misconfiguration discovered in the ServiceNow Widget-Simple-List pertains to security misconfigurations that can potentially expose sensitive information. Such misconfigurations may arise when configuration settings are not adjusted appropriately or left at default values, allowing unauthorized access. This could lead to exposure of critical business data if exploited by malicious users, compromising the confidentiality of information within the platform.
Technically, the misconfiguration lies in certain configuration elements that have not been properly set, leaving endpoints exposed. When specific HTTP requests are made, sensitive data might be returned in response, indicating the presence of a misconfiguration. The misconfiguration, detected through HTTP requests and pattern matching in the response, highlights issues in securing endpoints and parameters adequately.
Possible effects of this misconfiguration include unauthorized access to sensitive information such as asset details, user data, or internal communications. Malicious actors could exploit this to gain insights into business operations or perform unauthorized modifications, leading to operational disruptions or competitive disadvantages.
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