Test Details: Pentest

Vulnerable JavaScript libraries are used.

Risky

1. Update all JavaScript libraries to their latest versions. This will patch known vulnerabilities and improve security.
2. Regularly check for and update vulnerable libraries. Implement a system for automatic updates to minimize risk.

Sensitive information is leaked in page banners.

Risky

1. Review and sanitize all banner content. Remove any sensitive or unnecessary information from banners.
2. Implement secure coding practices for banner generation. Minimize the amount of data displayed.

Cookies lack the HttpOnly flag.

Risky

1. Set the HttpOnly flag for all cookies. This prevents client-side access to cookies through JavaScript.
2. Ensure proper server-side cookie handling is implemented. This prevents unauthorized modification or deletion of cookies.

Cookies lack the Secure flag.

Risky

1. Set the Secure flag for all sensitive cookies. This ensures that cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS connections.
2. Always use HTTPS for all sensitive communication. Ensure that all communication between the client and server is encrypted.

Cache-control directives need review.

Risky

1. Review and optimize cache-control headers. Ensure proper caching behavior for static and dynamic content.
2. Implement appropriate cache-control settings. Balance caching with security and performance needs.

Cross-domain JavaScript source file inclusion vulnerability.

Risky

1. Implement a Content Security Policy (CSP). This restricts the sources from which the browser can load scripts.
2. Validate and sanitize all inputs before rendering in the application. This reduces the risk of injection attacks.

Content-Type header is missing.

Risky

1. Ensure all responses include a Content-Type header. This helps browsers correctly interpret the content being served.
2. Use appropriate Content-Type headers for all different content types. This prevents MIME-sniffing attacks.

Missing or improperly configured anti-clickjacking header.

Risky

1. Implement X-Frame-Options or Content-Security-Policy (CSP) to prevent clickjacking attacks. This mitigates risk of the application being embedded in other websites for malicious purposes.
2. Properly configure the chosen header. Research best practices and ensure implementation correctly addresses all potential vectors.

Missing X-Content-Type-Options header.

Risky

1. Include the X-Content-Type-Options header with the value 'nosniff'. This prevents MIME-sniffing attacks.
2. Verify server configuration properly sets this header for all responses where content type is critical.

Debug error messages disclose information.

Risky

1. Configure applications to disable display of debug error messages in production. This protects from information leakage.
2. Handle and log errors appropriately. Log errors to a separate system for debugging while still protecting from external disclosure.

Sensitive information is leaked in URLs.

Risky

1. Avoid including sensitive data in URLs. Use POST requests for sending sensitive information.
2. Use URL parameter encoding to obfuscate sensitive data if absolutely necessary in URLs.

Sensitive information is leaked in HTTP Referer headers.

Risky

1. Minimize the amount of information transmitted in the Referer header. Avoid using this header for sensitive data transmission.
2. Do not rely on the Referer header for security. Understand it's not a reliable security mechanism.

HTTP parameter override vulnerability.

Risky

1. Validate and sanitize all HTTP parameters. Prevent malicious parameter manipulation.
2. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to avoid injection attacks.

Suspicious comments reveal information.

Risky

1. Remove all unnecessary comments from code. Ensure comments do not reveal sensitive information.
2. Review code for any unintended information leakage before deployment.

Open redirect vulnerability.

Risky

1. Validate all redirect URLs. Ensure they only redirect to trusted domains.
2. Whitelist allowed redirect destinations. Block redirects to untrusted sources.

Cookie poisoning vulnerability.

Risky

1. Use secure cookie handling mechanisms. Prevent malicious modification of cookies.
2. Implement robust input validation and sanitization to prevent injection attacks.

User-controllable character set.

Risky

1. Enforce a specific character set. Prevent users from controlling the character set.
2. Validate and sanitize all user inputs to prevent encoding attacks.

User-controllable HTML element attributes (potential XSS).

Risky

1. Properly encode all user-supplied data before rendering it in HTML. This prevents cross-site scripting attacks.
2. Use a templating engine to separate data from presentation and minimize the risk of injection.

ViewState vulnerability.

Risky

1. Use appropriate validation and sanitization techniques to mitigate ViewState vulnerabilities.
2. Explore and employ alternative approaches to ViewState if the current risk level is deemed unacceptable.

Directory browsing vulnerability.

Risky

1. Configure the web server to disable directory browsing. This prevents unauthorized access to files and directories.
2. Ensure proper file permissions are set on the server. This restricts access to sensitive files.

Heartbleed vulnerability (indicative).

Risky

1. Update OpenSSL libraries to a secure version. Patch the vulnerability to prevent information disclosure.
2. Regularly audit and update dependencies and libraries. Maintain up-to-date security posture.

Server leaks information via "X-Powered-By" header.

Risky

1. Remove or disable the "X-Powered-By" header in server responses. This prevents information disclosure about the server software.
2. Configure the web server to remove this header. Ensure the appropriate settings are changed on the web server.

Server leaks information via "X-Backend-Server" header.

Risky

1. Remove or disable the "X-Backend-Server" header. This prevents information disclosure about the backend server.
2. Configure the application to remove this header. Review server configuration and application settings.

Secure pages include mixed content.

Risky

1. Ensure all resources loaded on secure pages are also served via HTTPS. Use only secure links in content.
2. Migrate all insecure content to HTTPS. Update links and resources to use secure protocols.

Insecure transition from HTTP to HTTPS in form posts.

Risky

1. Ensure all forms use HTTPS to submit data. This protects sensitive information during transmission.
2. Always force HTTPS. Redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS.

Insecure transition from HTTPS to HTTP in form posts.

Risky

1. Avoid transitions from HTTPS to HTTP in forms. Maintain secure connections throughout the form submission process.
2. Ensure forms submit data exclusively over HTTPS. Configure forms and servers to maintain secure connections.

User-controllable JavaScript event (XSS).

Risky

1. Sanitize all user-supplied data before using it in JavaScript contexts. Prevent injection of malicious code.
2. Employ output encoding to prevent XSS vulnerabilities. Use well-defined escape functions for specific data types.

Big redirect detected (potential sensitive information leak).

Risky

1. Review and optimize redirect logic. Ensure redirects do not leak sensitive information.
2. Minimize the use of redirects. Prefer more direct routing methods whenever possible.

Content retrieved from cache.

Risky

1. Review caching strategy. Ensure sensitive data is not cached.
2. Implement appropriate cache invalidation. Clean cache contents as needed.

Information leak via X-ChromeLogger-Data header.

Risky

1. Remove or disable the "X-ChromeLogger-Data" header. Prevent information leakage.
2. Check server configurations and application settings to remove this header.

Cookies lack SameSite attribute.

Risky

1. Set the SameSite attribute for all cookies. This prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
2. Choose the appropriate SameSite value ('Lax', 'Strict', or 'None') based on cookie usage.

Content Security Policy (CSP) issues.

Risky

1. Implement a robust CSP. This controls the resources the browser is allowed to load, reducing XSS risks.
2. Regularly review and update the CSP. Ensure it addresses current and emerging threats.

Information leak via X-Debug-Token header.

Risky

1. Remove or disable the "X-Debug-Token" header. This prevents information disclosure.
2. Review server configurations and application settings to remove this header.

Username hashes found.

Risky

1. Use strong, properly salted and hashed passwords. Prevent easy cracking of passwords.
2. Store passwords securely. Avoid storing passwords in plain text or using weak hashing algorithms.

Information leak via X-AspNet-Version header.

Risky

1. Remove or disable the "X-AspNet-Version" header. This prevents information disclosure.
2. Review server configurations and application settings to remove this header.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) disclosure.

Risky

1. Protect PII. Minimize collection and storage.
2. Anonymize or pseudonymize PII where possible.

Timestamp disclosure.

Risky

1. Avoid exposing precise timestamps in responses. This may aid in attacks.
2. Use generalized timestamps where possible.

Hash disclosure.

Risky

1. Avoid exposing cryptographic hashes. They may be exploited.
2. Securely manage cryptographic keys and hashes.

Cross-domain misconfiguration.

Risky

1. Properly configure cross-domain policies. Ensure only permitted domains can access resources.
2. Utilize CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) properly. Implement CORS headers to control access.

Source code disclosure.

Risky

1. Prevent disclosure of source code. Do not expose source code in error messages or responses.
2. Protect source code repositories and restrict access.

Weak authentication method used.

Risky

1. Implement strong authentication mechanisms. Use multi-factor authentication where appropriate.
2. Avoid using weak or outdated authentication methods.

Reverse tabnabbing vulnerability.

Risky

1. Implement anti-tabnabbing measures. This prevents malicious redirection of tabs.
2. Use appropriate techniques to protect against this attack vector.

Modern web application detected.

Secure

1. Maintain this.
2. This is a positive finding.

Dangerous JavaScript functions detected.

Risky

1. Avoid using dangerous JS functions. This prevents potential misuse.
2. Evaluate and update code where dangerous functions are employed.

Authentication requests identified.

Secure

1. Maintain.
2. This is an expected behavior.

Session management response identified.

Secure

1. Maintain.
2. This is an expected behavior.

Verification requests identified.

Secure

1. Maintain.
2. This is an expected behavior.

Script served from a malicious domain (polyfill).

Risky

1. Investigate and remove the malicious polyfill. This is a serious risk.
2. Securely manage and validate all third-party scripts included in the application.

Absence of anti-CSRF tokens.

Risky

1. Implement anti-CSRF tokens. This protects against cross-site request forgery.
2. Ensure proper implementation to prevent attacks.

Private IP address disclosure.

Risky

1. Prevent the disclosure of private IP addresses. This is crucial for security.
2. Configure network and application settings to prevent leakage.

Session ID in URL rewrite.

Risky

1. Avoid including session IDs in URLs. This is a vulnerability.
2. Use more secure session management techniques.

Insecure JSF ViewState.

Risky

1. Implement secure ViewState management techniques.
2. Consider alternative solutions for state management.

Java Serialization Object vulnerability.

Risky

1. Avoid using Java Serialization in untrusted contexts.
2. Implement robust input validation and sanitization to mitigate the risk.

Sub Resource Integrity attribute missing.

Risky

1. Implement Subresource Integrity (SRI). This prevents unauthorized modification of external resources.
2. Validate and update all external resources to use SRI.

Insufficient site isolation against Spectre vulnerability.

Risky

1. Implement mitigations for Spectre vulnerabilities. Update browser and operating system to the latest versions.
2. Utilize compiler mitigations and up-to-date security patches.

Charset mismatch.

Risky

1. Ensure consistent charset encoding across the application.
2. Validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent charset-related attacks.

Application error disclosure.

Risky

1. Handle errors gracefully without revealing sensitive information.
2. Implement robust logging and error handling mechanisms.

WSDL file detection.

Risky

1. Secure WSDL files. Protect them from unauthorized access.
2. Review access controls for WSDL files and restrict access as needed.

Loosely scoped cookie.

Risky

1. Ensure cookies are properly scoped. Use appropriate path and domain attributes.
2. Review and optimize cookie configurations for better security.

Strict-Transport-Security header not set.

Insecure

1. Implement HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security). This forces browsers to always use HTTPS.
2. Configure the web server or application to include the HSTS header.

Server leaks version information via "Server" header.

Insecure

1. Remove or modify the "Server" header in server responses. This prevents information disclosure.
2. Configure the web server to remove or mask this information.

Content Security Policy (CSP) header not set.

Insecure

1. Implement a Content Security Policy (CSP). This is critical for mitigating XSS risks.
2. Define a policy that allows only trusted sources for resources.

Non-storable content.

Risky

1. Review and optimize content handling. This may indicate caching issues.
2. Ensure appropriate handling of non-storable content.

Permissions Policy header not set.

Insecure

1. Implement a Permissions-Policy header. This mitigates certain risks.
2. Properly configure the Permissions-Policy header based on application needs.