Vue PACS Panel Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Vue PACS Panel in digital assets. It helps identify the presence of Vue PACS portals to understand deployment across systems for management and potential updates.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
9 days 14 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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Vue PACS is a software solution developed for healthcare environments, particularly hospitals and diagnostic centers, to manage and store medical imaging data. Used by radiologists and clinicians, it allows for the viewing, sharing, and analysis of images such as X-rays and MRIs across networks. The integration and deployment of Vue PACS are crucial for efficient diagnostic workflows and patient care management. Securing its deployment is essential to maintain the privacy and accuracy of medical data. Vue PACS operates on various healthcare IT infrastructures, complying with necessary regulations. Administrators must ensure that this software is routinely monitored and updated to meet security standards.
The panel detection vulnerability refers to identifying instances where the Vue PACS software portal is publicly accessible. Such detection can expose endpoints useful for potential attackers to gather information about system usage. This type of vulnerability highlights the importance of discovering software instances to cross-check against security policies. Without access control or proper configuration, public exposure can lead to information reconnaissance by unauthorized users. Such vulnerabilities are informational yet crucial for administrators to pinpoint possible entry points. Periodic scanning helps maintain the security posture by being aware of exposed systems.
Technically, the vulnerability is located in how the web portal of Vue PACS is presented and publicly reachable. This detection makes use of HTTP status checks and title matches to confirm the existence of the portal. Indicators like "<title>Vue PACS</title>" and hidden form fields for login processes are used to affirm its presence. The template utilizes GET requests to access these indicators via known URLs. Public access points raise the concern of information being accessed without intended restrictions. Detecting these configurations helps decipher wide deployments and reachability in networks.
If malicious individuals exploit this detection capability, it could lead to controlled data access and unauthorized entry into systems where Vue PACS is active. Exposed portal interfaces could inadvertently allow reconnaissance or attempts at unauthorized authentication by attackers. By locating these vulnerable points, attacks such as brute force attempts could be easier. Moreover, the visibility of portals in public domains might invite targeted phishing or social engineering tactics specific to the healthcare sector. Maintaining strict gateway and access-management controls reduces this latent risk.
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