apache-axis-detect

What is the "apache-axis-detect" module?

The "apache-axis-detect" module is designed to detect the presence of Apache Axis and Axis2 software. It is a module used in the Vidoc platform to perform scanning and identify potential misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, or software fingerprints. This module has an informative severity level and was authored by dogasantos.

Impact

This module aims to identify instances of Apache Axis and Axis2 software, which are commonly used for web services. The detection of these software versions can help in assessing the security posture of the target system and identifying any potential vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.

How does the module work?

The "apache-axis-detect" module utilizes HTTP request templates and matching conditions to identify the presence of Apache Axis and Axis2 software. It sends GET requests to specific paths ("/axis2/" and "/axis/") and applies matching conditions to determine if the target system has the expected response.

An example of a matching condition is the use of word matchers, which check if certain keywords like "Validate," "Welcome," "Axis," "deployed," "installation," and "Admin" are present in the response. Additionally, a status matcher is used to verify if the response status is 200 (OK).

By analyzing the responses and matching conditions, the module can determine if Apache Axis or Axis2 software is present on the target system.

For example, a sample HTTP request sent by the module could be:

GET /axis2/ HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com

The module then evaluates the response based on the defined matching conditions to determine if Apache Axis or Axis2 software is detected.

Note: The module does not provide any remediation or fix for identified issues. Its purpose is solely to detect the presence of Apache Axis and Axis2 software.