JBoss JMX Management Console Login Panel - Detect

What is the "JBoss JMX Management Console Login Panel - Detect?"

The "JBoss JMX Management Console Login Panel - Detect" module is designed to detect the presence of the JBoss JMX Management Console login panel. This module targets JBoss, a popular Java-based application server. It is an informative module that helps identify potential misconfigurations or vulnerabilities related to the JBoss JMX Management Console.

This module has an informative severity level, which means it provides valuable information without indicating an immediate threat or vulnerability.

Impact

This module does not have a direct impact on the target system. Instead, it helps identify the presence of the JBoss JMX Management Console login panel, which can be used to manage and monitor JBoss instances. The results of this module can be used to assess the security posture of the target system and take appropriate actions to secure it.

How the module works?

The "JBoss JMX Management Console Login Panel - Detect" module works by sending a GET request to the "/jmx-console/" path of the target system. It then applies a matching condition to check if the response contains the phrase "JBoss JMX Management Console". If the condition is met, the module reports a successful detection of the login panel.

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

GET /jmx-console/ HTTP/1.1
Host: [target_host]

The module uses a word-based matching condition to identify the presence of the JBoss JMX Management Console login panel. It searches for the phrase "JBoss JMX Management Console" in the response body. If the phrase is found, the module considers the detection successful.

Note: This module is designed to detect the login panel and does not perform any further actions or exploit any vulnerabilities.