ioncube Loader Wizard Disclosure

What is the "ioncube Loader Wizard Disclosure?"

The "ioncube Loader Wizard Disclosure" module is designed to detect the presence of the ionCube Loader Wizard, a software component used for encoding and decoding PHP files. This module focuses on identifying potential security vulnerabilities related to the ionCube Loader Wizard.

The severity of this module is classified as medium, indicating that it has the potential to pose a moderate risk to the security of the targeted system.

This module was authored by Mubassirpatel.

Impact

If the ioncube Loader Wizard is exposed or misconfigured, it could potentially lead to unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information. Attackers may exploit vulnerabilities in the ionCube Loader Wizard to gain unauthorized access to the system or execute arbitrary code.

How does the module work?

The "ioncube Loader Wizard Disclosure" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths, namely "/ioncube/loader-wizard.php" and "/loader-wizard.php", using the GET method. It then applies matching conditions to determine if the ionCube Loader Wizard is present and if the response status is 200 (OK).

For example, one of the matching conditions checks if the response body contains the phrase "ionCube Loader Wizard". If both matching conditions are met, the module reports a potential vulnerability.

It is important to note that this module does not perform any modifications or actions on the targeted system. It solely focuses on detecting the presence of the ionCube Loader Wizard and potential vulnerabilities associated with it.

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