Apache Kafka Connect UI Login Panel - Detect

What is the "Apache Kafka Connect UI Login Panel - Detect?"

The "Apache Kafka Connect UI Login Panel - Detect" module is designed to detect the presence of the Apache Kafka Connect UI login panel. This module is used to identify potential misconfigurations or vulnerabilities in the Apache Kafka Connect UI.

This module has an informative severity level, meaning it provides valuable information but does not indicate a critical security issue.

This module was authored by pdteam.

Impact

The presence of the Apache Kafka Connect UI login panel may indicate a potential security risk. If misconfigured or vulnerable, unauthorized access to the Kafka Connect UI could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

How does the module work?

The module works by sending HTTP requests and analyzing the responses to identify the presence of the Apache Kafka Connect UI login panel. It uses specific matching conditions to determine if the login panel is present.

One example of a matching condition used by this module is the presence of the HTML title tag "<title>Kafka Connect UI</title>". If this tag is found in the response, it indicates the presence of the login panel.

The module also includes additional metadata, such as the maximum number of requests to be sent (max-request: 1), which provides further context for the scanning process.