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Concrete Installer
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Vidoc ModuleDescription
What is the "Concrete Installer?"
The "Concrete Installer" module is designed to detect vulnerabilities related to the installation process of the Concrete software. Concrete is a popular content management system (CMS) used for building websites and applications. This module focuses on identifying misconfigurations or exposures during the installation phase, which can potentially lead to security risks. The severity of this module is classified as high, indicating the potential impact of the vulnerabilities it detects.
Author: pussycat0x
Impact
If vulnerabilities are found by the "Concrete Installer" module, it could allow unauthorized access or manipulation of the Concrete installation. Attackers may be able to exploit these vulnerabilities to gain control over the website or application, potentially leading to data breaches, defacement, or other malicious activities.
How does the module work?
The "Concrete Installer" module operates by sending HTTP requests to the target website's installation path ("/index.php/install") and analyzing the responses. It uses specific matching conditions to determine if the installation page contains certain keywords, such as "install concrete" and "choose language." Additionally, it checks if the response headers indicate a content type of "text/html" and if the HTTP status code is 200 (OK).
By evaluating these conditions, the module can identify instances where the Concrete installation page is exposed or misconfigured, potentially indicating security vulnerabilities. The module's matching conditions are designed to be precise and accurate in detecting these specific indicators.
Example HTTP request:
GET /index.php/installMatching conditions:
- The response body contains the words "install concrete" and "choose language" (case-insensitive). - The response headers include the content type "text/html". - The HTTP status code is 200 (OK).When all of these conditions are met, the module will report a vulnerability, indicating the need for further investigation and remediation.