kinsta takeover detection

What is the "kinsta takeover detection" module?

The "kinsta takeover detection" module is designed to detect potential takeover vulnerabilities in the Kinsta hosting platform. Takeover vulnerabilities can allow unauthorized individuals to gain control over a website or server, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities. This module is classified as having a high severity level, indicating that it is important to address any vulnerabilities that are detected.

This module was authored by pdteam.

Impact

If a takeover vulnerability is present in the Kinsta hosting platform, it could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, website defacement, or the ability to perform malicious actions on the affected website or server. It is crucial to address any vulnerabilities detected by this module to prevent potential security breaches.

How does the module work?

The "kinsta takeover detection" module works by analyzing various aspects of the Kinsta hosting platform to identify potential takeover vulnerabilities. It uses a set of matching conditions to determine if a vulnerability exists. These conditions include:

- Checking if the host is not an IP address - Verifying if the phrase "No Site For Domain" is present

If these conditions are met, the module will report a potential vulnerability.

While the specific HTTP request templates and matching conditions are not shown in the description, the module performs these checks behind the scenes. An example of an HTTP request that may be used by the module could be:

GET / HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com

It is important to note that this module is designed to detect takeover vulnerabilities specifically in the Kinsta hosting platform and may not be applicable to other hosting providers or software.

For more information, you can refer to the GitHub repository associated with this module.

The maximum number of requests that can be made by this module is 1.