NginX Auto Installer Exposure

What is the "NginX Auto Installer Exposure?"

The "NginX Auto Installer Exposure" module is designed to detect a specific misconfiguration in NginX web server installations. NginX is a popular open-source web server known for its high performance and scalability. This module focuses on identifying instances where an auto-installer for NginX has been left exposed, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.

This module has a low severity level, indicating that the identified misconfiguration may not pose a significant threat but should still be addressed to ensure the server's security.

This module was authored by pussycat0x.

Impact

If the NginX Auto Installer is exposed, it could potentially allow unauthorized access to the server or provide an entry point for attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities. This could result in unauthorized modifications to the server configuration, data breaches, or even complete server compromise.

How does the module work?

The module works by sending HTTP requests to the target server and analyzing the responses based on predefined matching conditions. It checks for the presence of the phrase "NginX Auto Installer" in the response body and verifies that the HTTP status code is 200 (indicating a successful response).

By detecting these specific conditions, the module can identify instances where the NginX Auto Installer is exposed and potentially vulnerable to exploitation.

Here is an example of an HTTP request that the module may send:

GET / HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
User-Agent: Vidoc-Scanner

The module matches the response against the following conditions:

- The response body contains the phrase "NginX Auto Installer" - The HTTP status code is 200

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