Xlight FTP Detection Scanner

This scanner detects the use of Xlight FTP in digital assets.

Short Info


Level

Informational

Single Scan

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 seconds

Time Interval

3 weeks 1 hour

Scan only one

Domain, IPv4, Subdomain

Toolbox

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Xlight FTP is a lightweight and efficient FTP server software used primarily for Windows environments. It's designed to serve files over the Internet or local networks and finds application in a variety of sectors including individual use, small businesses, and enterprise environments. Xlight FTP Server supports multiple protocols such as FTP, SFTP, and FTPS, facilitating secure file transfers. Managed using an intuitive web-based administration console, it ensures ease of configuration and management. The software offers features like real-time monitoring, remote control, and support for various virtual server settings to cater to diverse needs. Its lightweight design allows it to operate with minimal resource consumption, making it an appealing choice for users requiring efficient and reliable FTP solutions.

The technology detection scanner enables users to determine the presence of specific technologies within a digital asset or environment. This detection is crucial as it can highlight potential security gaps or outdated technologies that need upgrading. Identifying technologies helps organizations assess their software stack for compatibility and security concerns. The existence of a detectable technology might indicate version disclosure if the version number is returned as part of server responses. With technology detection, security teams can catalog their supported technologies for audit purposes. The comprehensive technology audit facilitated by detection helps in preparing for defense against relevant threats targeting known technologies.

In this detection process, the scanner checks for certain patterns or headers that are indicative of Xlight FTP's presence in a response. The scanner might initially initiate a handshake or a basic query to the system to trigger an identifiable response. The response is matched against expected keywords that distinctly represent Xlight FTP services, specifically within FTP responses. The technique thus relies on unique phrases or version numbers that are unlikely to be mimicked by non-related services. Regular expressions are utilized to accurately capture and verify version numbers if disclosed by the service. This method ensures precise identification without invasive querying or unwarranted interactions with the server.

Exploiting known technologies, such as explicitly detectable FTP services, may offer attackers a viable entry point if those technologies exhibit vulnerabilities. Technological mapping by adversaries helps craft focused attacks or social engineering techniques tailored to specific software environments. Awareness of the utilized tech stack by external entities can lead to increased reconnaissance and more successful targeting of zero-day vulnerabilities. Technology misconfigurations or flaws like default credentials may be leveraged once technologies are identified. Moreover, public knowledge of specific versions might trigger automated vulnerability exploitation scripts if those versions are known to be susceptible. To deter exploitation, organizations must assure timely updates and patches post-technology detection.

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