Tinyproxy Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Tinyproxy in digital assets. It helps to identify instances of Tinyproxy by examining HTTP/HTTPS headers in responses for specific server identifiers.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
18 days 2 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Tinyproxy is a lightweight HTTP/HTTPS proxy daemon designed for POSIX operating systems. It is typically used by individuals or organizations to proxy web traffic for privacy, caching, or filtering purposes. Its lightweight nature makes it ideal for environments with limited computing resources, such as small servers or devices. Tinyproxy is popular in Internet of Things (IoT) applications and is often used in cloud environments to manage and optimize web traffic. The tool is open-source and is maintained by the community, allowing for flexible customization options. It is widely used by system administrators and network engineers who require a simple and efficient proxy solution.
Detected by this scanner relates to the technology detection of Tinyproxy instances. Technology detection involves identifying specific software running on a server based on known patterns or signatures in responses. This scanner checks HTTP/HTTPS headers for specific strings that indicate the presence of Tinyproxy. Identifying such technology can be crucial for security assessments, as knowing the software in use can lead to further discovery of potential vulnerabilities. Although not inherently dangerous, disclosing technologies used can contribute to a better understanding and assessment of the security posture.
The technical details of this detection involve scanning HTTP/HTTPS headers returned by a server for the presence of "server: tinyproxy" or similar indicators. The scanner sends a request to a server and analyzes the headers in the response to detect these patterns. This method allows security professionals to quickly identify servers running Tinyproxy based on standardized patterns in HTTP responses. The detection provides valuable information that can be used for further security analysis or inventory purposes.
Exploitation of this technology detection vulnerability could lead to potential fingerprinting of the network infrastructure. Attackers could use this information to plan targeted attacks against systems using Tinyproxy. Additionally, knowledge of the technologies in use could aid in the exploitation of other vulnerabilities inherent to Tinyproxy. However, on its own, technology detection does not pose immediate security risks without further exploitative actions.
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