WSO2 Management Console Default Login Scanner
This scanner detects the use of WSO2 Management Console in digital assets, focusing on default login credentials. It helps identify instances where default admin credentials might compromise security.
Short Info
Level
High
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
1 minute
Time Interval
9 days 8 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4
Toolbox
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WSO2 Management Console is a platform frequently utilized by organizations to manage and configure enterprise applications, identity management, and other middleware services. It is popular among IT administrators and developers due to its robust features for managing large-scale deployments. The console serves as an essential tool for monitoring system performance, configuring services, and managing user permissions. Administrators interact with the WSO2 Management Console to ensure that middleware services run optimally. The web-based interface is accessible via various browsers, making remote management feasible. WSO2 solutions are often deployed in cloud environments, hybrid setups, and on-premises installations to meet diverse organizational needs.
The Default Login vulnerability involves the use of default credentials in accessing the management console, which is a significant security risk. Since default credentials are often publicly documented, unauthorized users can gain access if they are not changed upon installation. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized administrative access, providing attackers the ability to alter system configurations or exfiltrate sensitive information. It highlights a common oversight where initial security hardening practices, such as changing default passwords, are neglected. Identifying such vulnerabilities is crucial in strengthening the security posture of IT environments. Effective scanning identifies systems that may have neglected these critical first steps in securing their installations.
The vulnerability is targeted through a login interface where the template attempts to authenticate using known default credentials. The endpoint `POST /carbon/admin/login_action.jsp` receives the login attempt, requiring a `username` and `password` parameter. A successful login is identified through response headers, specifically noting the presence of session identifiers like "JSESSIONID" and loginStatus indicators. The attack type used is “pitchfork,” enabling concurrent attempts with different username-password combinations. Such an approach efficiently identifies systems vulnerable to default login exploits. The effectiveness of this technique relies on network accessibility to the management console interface.
If exploited, the consequences of this vulnerability can be severe. An attacker gaining access through default credentials can modify critical system settings, potentially resulting in service disruptions. Such unauthorized access can lead to the theft of confidential information, ranging from system configuration details to user data. Additionally, an attacker could deploy malicious software or modify services to serve secondary attack vectors, affecting other networked systems. Enterprises may face compliance issues and potential financial penalties if sensitive data is breached. Proactively addressing default login vulnerabilities is crucial in preventing such undesired outcomes and protecting organizational assets.
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