Webalizer Xtended Statistics Exposed

What is "Webalizer Xtended Statistics Exposed?"

The "Webalizer Xtended Statistics Exposed" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in the Webalizer software. Webalizer is a web server log file analysis tool that provides detailed statistics about website traffic. This module focuses on identifying potential vulnerabilities or exposed information related to Webalizer's extended statistics feature.

This module has a low severity level, indicating that the detected issues may not pose a significant threat but should still be addressed to ensure the security and privacy of the website.

Author: ritikchaddha

Impact

If misconfigurations or vulnerabilities are found in the Webalizer Xtended Statistics feature, it could potentially expose sensitive information about the website's usage and traffic patterns. This information could be leveraged by attackers to gain insights into the website's infrastructure, user behavior, or other potentially sensitive data.

How does the module work?

The module works by sending HTTP requests to the target website and analyzing the responses based on predefined matching conditions. It checks for the presence of specific HTML elements, such as the "<TITLE>Webalizer</TITLE>" tag and the inclusion of the "SRC=menu.html" string in the response body. Additionally, it verifies that the HTTP response status is 200 (OK).

By examining these elements, the module can determine if the Webalizer Xtended Statistics feature is exposed and potentially misconfigured. If a match is found, the module will report a vulnerability.

Example HTTP request:

GET /usage/ HTTP/1.1
Host: [target website]

Matching conditions:

- The response body must contain the "<TITLE>Webalizer</TITLE>" tag and the "SRC=menu.html" string. - The HTTP response status must be 200 (OK).

It is important to address any identified issues to ensure the proper configuration and security of the Webalizer Xtended Statistics feature.

Reference: https://www.patrickfrei.ch/webalizer/

Metadata: verified: true, google-query: inurl:"/usage/error_202109.html"