Description

The server where the application is hosted has port 8080 open running the http-proxy service.

Impact

- Establish, from the Internet, a connection with the port open. - Allow malicious clients to mount attacks originating from the IP address of the server running the proxy, without requiring authentication from the attacker. - Access to the internal network on which the server is located

Recommendation

Securely configure the vulnerable service, so that it can only be accessed by authorized users.

Threat

Anonymous attacker from the Internet.

Expected Remediation Time

⏱️ 45 minutes.

Requirements

Fixes