PHPMailer Panel - Detect

What is the "PHPMailer Panel - Detect?"

The "PHPMailer Panel - Detect" module is designed to detect the presence of a PHPMailer panel. PHPMailer is a popular PHP library used for sending emails. This module focuses on identifying any misconfigurations or vulnerabilities related to PHPMailer. The severity of the detected issues is classified as informative, meaning it provides valuable information but does not pose an immediate threat. The original author of this module is ritikchaddha.

Impact

The impact of the PHPMailer panel detection module is primarily informational. It helps identify potential misconfigurations or vulnerabilities related to PHPMailer, allowing users to take appropriate actions to secure their systems. By detecting the presence of a PHPMailer panel, users can ensure that their email sending functionality is properly configured and protected against potential exploits.

How does the module work?

The PHPMailer panel detection module operates by performing HTTP requests and applying specific matching conditions to identify the presence of a PHPMailer panel. It uses two matching conditions:

- Body Matcher: This condition checks if the response body contains the HTML title tag "<title>PHP Mailer</title>". If this tag is found, it indicates the presence of a PHPMailer panel. - Status Matcher: This condition checks if the HTTP response status code is 200. A status code of 200 indicates a successful response, further confirming the presence of a PHPMailer panel.

By combining these matching conditions, the module can accurately detect the presence of a PHPMailer panel. It is important to note that this module does not perform any active exploitation or modification of the target system; it solely focuses on identification.