ntop Network Traffix Exposed

What is the "ntop Network Traffix Exposed" module?

The "ntop Network Traffix Exposed" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in the ntop software. Ntop is a network traffic monitoring tool that provides detailed insights into network usage and performance. This module focuses on identifying potential vulnerabilities or exposures in the ntop installation.

This module has an informative severity level, which means it provides valuable information without indicating a critical security issue.

Author: tess

Impact

This module aims to identify misconfigurations or exposures in the ntop installation. If any issues are detected, it could potentially lead to unauthorized access or data leakage. It is important to address any identified vulnerabilities to ensure the security and integrity of the network.

How does the module work?

The "ntop Network Traffix Exposed" module utilizes HTTP request templates and matching conditions to perform its scanning. It checks for specific patterns in the HTTP response body, headers, and status codes to determine if the ntop installation is properly configured.

One of the matching conditions is to check if the response body contains the phrases "Configure ntop" and "directory is properly installed." Additionally, it verifies that the response header includes the content type "text/html" and the HTTP status code is 200 (OK).

By analyzing these conditions, the module can identify potential misconfigurations or exposures in the ntop installation.

Example HTTP request:

GET / HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com

Matching conditions:

- The response body contains the phrases "Configure ntop" and "directory is properly installed." - The response header includes the content type "text/html". - The HTTP status code is 200 (OK).

For more information, you can refer to the ntop Network Traffix Exposed module documentation.