Apache Cocoon detect

What is the "Apache Cocoon detect" module?

The "Apache Cocoon detect" module is a test case designed to detect the presence of Apache Cocoon software and identify any potential misconfigurations or vulnerabilities. Apache Cocoon is an open-source web development framework that focuses on content aggregation and transformation. This module is informative in nature and provides insights into the presence of Apache Cocoon within a target system.

Severity: Informative

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Impact

This module does not directly impact the target system. It solely aims to identify the presence of Apache Cocoon and any associated misconfigurations or vulnerabilities. The results obtained from this module can help system administrators and security professionals assess the security posture of their Apache Cocoon installations.

How does the module work?

The "Apache Cocoon detect" module utilizes HTTP request templates and matching conditions to identify the presence of Apache Cocoon. It performs a specific check by examining the response headers of the target system's HTTP requests. In this case, it looks for the presence of the "X-Cocoon-Version" header.

Example HTTP request:

GET / HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com

Matching conditions:

- The module checks if the "X-Cocoon-Version" header is present in the response headers.

If the header is found, the module reports a positive match, indicating the presence of Apache Cocoon.

Note: The module does not perform any active exploitation or modification of the target system.