AWStats Script Config - Detect

What is the "AWStats Script Config - Detect?" module?

The "AWStats Script Config - Detect" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in AWStats, a popular web analytics tool. It is an informative module that helps identify potential issues related to AWStats configuration.

This module has a severity level of "informative," which means it provides valuable information but does not indicate a vulnerability or software fingerprint.

This module was authored by sheikhrishad.

Impact

The "AWStats Script Config - Detect" module does not have a direct impact on the security of the target system. Instead, it helps identify potential misconfigurations in AWStats, which could impact the accuracy and reliability of the web analytics data.

How does the module work?

The "AWStats Script Config - Detect" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths commonly associated with AWStats, such as "/awstats.pl" and "/logs/awstats.pl". It then applies a series of matching conditions to determine if the AWStats configuration information is exposed.

Here is an example of an HTTP request sent by the module:

GET /awstats.pl

The module uses the following matching conditions:

- The response body must contain the phrase "Do not remove this line". - The response headers must include the content type "application/x-perl". - The response status code must be "200".

If all the matching conditions are met, the module reports the detection of AWStats configuration information.

For more information, you can refer to the AWStats setup documentation.