Axis Happyaxis Exposure

What is the "Axis Happyaxis Exposure?"

The "Axis Happyaxis Exposure" module is designed to detect a potential misconfiguration in the Axis and Axis2 middleware. It targets the Apache Axis and Axis2 web servers, specifically the "HappyAxis.jsp" page. This module has an informative severity.

Impact

This module helps identify if the Axis and Axis2 middleware are misconfigured, which could potentially expose sensitive information to unauthorized users. By detecting this misconfiguration, it allows administrators to take appropriate actions to secure their web servers and prevent any potential data breaches or unauthorized access.

How the module works?

The "Axis Happyaxis Exposure" module works by sending HTTP GET requests to specific paths on the targeted web servers. It then applies matching conditions to determine if the misconfiguration is present. The module checks for the presence of specific words in the response body, such as "Axis Happiness Page" or "Examining Application Server." Additionally, it verifies that the response status code is 200, indicating a successful request.

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

GET /axis2/axis2-web/HappyAxis.jsp HTTP/1.1
Host: [target_host]

The module's matching conditions are as follows:

- The response body must contain any of the specified words, such as "Axis Happiness Page" or "Examining Application Server." - The response status code must be 200.

When both matching conditions are met, the module reports a potential misconfiguration in the Axis and Axis2 middleware.