Vulnerability Scan Result
| Title: | Plesk Obsidian 18.0.69 |
| Description: | No description found |
| ip_address | 109.203.96.160 |
| country | GB  |
| network_name | Node4 Limited |
| asn | AS31727 |
21/tcp | ftp | Microsoft ftpd - |
25/tcp | smtp | MailEnable smptd 10.51-- |
53/tcp | domain | Simple DNS Plus - |
80/tcp | http | Microsoft IIS httpd 10 |
110/tcp | pop3 | MailEnable POP3 Server - |
135/tcp | msrpc | Microsoft Windows RPC - |
139/tcp | netbios-ssn | Microsoft Windows netbios-ssn - |
143/tcp | imap | MailEnable imapd - |
443/tcp | https | Microsoft IIS httpd 10 |
465/tcp | smtp | MailEnable smptd 10.51-- |
587/tcp | smtp | MailEnable smptd 10.51-- |
993/tcp | imap | MailEnable imapd - |
995/tcp | pop3 | MailEnable POP3 Server - |
1433/tcp | ms-sql-s | Microsoft SQL Server 2017 14.00.2070 |
3306/tcp | mysql | - - |
8443/tcp | https | Microsoft IIS httpd 10 |
| Software / Version | Category |
|---|---|
| core-js 3.38.1 | JavaScript libraries |
| Windows Server | Operating systems |
| React | JavaScript frameworks |
| React Router 6 | JavaScript frameworks |
| RequireJS | JavaScript frameworks |
| Sentry | Issue trackers |
| PWA | Miscellaneous |
| Microsoft ASP.NET | Web frameworks |
| IIS 10.0 | Web servers |
| Plesk | Hosting panels |
| Prototype | JavaScript frameworks |
Web Application Vulnerabilities
Evidence
Vulnerability description
We found that the target application's web server presents an SSL/TLS certificate that is not trusted by web browsers. This issue typically arises when the server uses a self-signed certificate, a certificate from an untrusted authority, or a certificate that has expired or is invalid for other reasons. The lack of a trusted certificate makes it challenging for users to verify the authenticity of the server, undermining the security of the SSL/TLS connection.
Risk description
The risk is that an attacker could easily mount a man-in-the-middle attack in order to sniff the SSL communication by presenting the user a fake SSL certificate.
Recommendation
We recommend you to configure a trusted SSL certificate for the web server. Examples of how to configure SSL for various servers for Apache and Nginx are referenced.
Evidence
Vulnerability description
We found the robots.txt on the target server. This file instructs web crawlers what URLs and endpoints of the web application they can visit and crawl. Website administrators often misuse this file while attempting to hide some web pages from the users.
Risk description
There is no particular security risk in having a robots.txt file. However, it's important to note that adding endpoints in it should not be considered a security measure, as this file can be directly accessed and read by anyone.
Recommendation
We recommend you to manually review the entries from robots.txt and remove the ones which lead to sensitive locations in the website (ex. administration panels, configuration files, etc).
Evidence
| Software / Version | Category |
|---|---|
| core-js 3.38.1 | JavaScript libraries |
| Windows Server | Operating systems |
| React | JavaScript frameworks |
| React Router 6 | JavaScript frameworks |
| RequireJS | JavaScript frameworks |
| Sentry | Issue trackers |
| PWA | Miscellaneous |
| Microsoft ASP.NET | Web frameworks |
| IIS 10.0 | Web servers |
| Plesk | Hosting panels |
| Prototype | JavaScript frameworks |
Vulnerability description
We noticed that server software and technology details are exposed, potentially aiding attackers in tailoring specific exploits against identified systems and versions.
Risk description
The risk is that an attacker could use this information to mount specific attacks against the identified software type and version.
Recommendation
We recommend you to eliminate the information which permits the identification of software platform, technology, server and operating system: HTTP server headers, HTML meta information, etc.
Evidence
| URL | Evidence |
|---|---|
| https://mail.ama.etechsolutionspk.com/login_up.php | Response headers do not include the HTTP Strict-Transport-Security header |
Vulnerability description
We noticed that the target application lacks the HTTP Strict-Transport-Security header in its responses. This security header is crucial as it instructs browsers to only establish secure (HTTPS) connections with the web server and reject any HTTP connections.
Risk description
The risk is that lack of this header permits an attacker to force a victim user to initiate a clear-text HTTP connection to the server, thus opening the possibility to eavesdrop on the network traffic and extract sensitive information (e.g. session cookies).
Recommendation
The Strict-Transport-Security HTTP header should be sent with each HTTPS response. The syntax is as follows: `Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=<seconds>[; includeSubDomains]` The parameter `max-age` gives the time frame for requirement of HTTPS in seconds and should be chosen quite high, e.g. several months. A value below 7776000 is considered as too low by this scanner check. The flag `includeSubDomains` defines that the policy applies also for sub domains of the sender of the response.
Classification
| CWE | CWE-693 |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2017 | |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2021 |
Evidence
| URL | Evidence |
|---|---|
| https://mail.ama.etechsolutionspk.com/login_up.php | Response does not include the HTTP Content-Security-Policy security header or meta tag |
Vulnerability description
We noticed that the target application lacks the Content-Security-Policy (CSP) header in its HTTP responses. The CSP header is a security measure that instructs web browsers to enforce specific security rules, effectively preventing the exploitation of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Risk description
The risk is that if the target application is vulnerable to XSS, lack of this header makes it easily exploitable by attackers.
Recommendation
Configure the Content-Security-Header to be sent with each HTTP response in order to apply the specific policies needed by the application.
Classification
| CWE | CWE-693 |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2017 | |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2021 |
Evidence
| URL | Evidence |
|---|---|
| https://mail.ama.etechsolutionspk.com/login_up.php | Response headers do not include the Referrer-Policy HTTP security header as well as the |
Vulnerability description
We noticed that the target application's server responses lack the Referrer-Policy HTTP header, which controls how much referrer information the browser will send with each request originated from the current web application.
Risk description
The risk is that if a user visits a web page (e.g. "http://example.com/pricing/") and clicks on a link from that page going to e.g. "https://www.google.com", the browser will send to Google the full originating URL in the `Referer` header, assuming the Referrer-Policy header is not set. The originating URL could be considered sensitive information and it could be used for user tracking.
Recommendation
The Referrer-Policy header should be configured on the server side to avoid user tracking and inadvertent information leakage. The value `no-referrer` of this header instructs the browser to omit the Referer header entirely.
Classification
| CWE | CWE-693 |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2017 | |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2021 |
Evidence
| URL | Method | Parameters | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://mail.ama.etechsolutionspk.com/login_up.php | GET | Headers: User-Agent=Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/108.0.0.0 Safari/537.36 | Email Address: 50365a6fe24f4ff28f6b625410e04a35@sentry.io |
Vulnerability description
We noticed that this web application exposes email addresses, which might be unintended. While not inherently a vulnerability, this information could be leveraged in social engineering or spam related activities.
Risk description
The risk is that exposed email addresses within the application could be accessed by unauthorized parties. This could lead to privacy violations, spam, phishing attacks, or other forms of misuse.
Recommendation
Compartmentalize the application to have 'safe' areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow email addresses to go outside of the trust boundary, and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
Classification
| CWE | CWE-200 |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2017 | |
| OWASP Top 10 - 2021 |
Evidence
Vulnerability description
Website is accessible.
Vulnerability description
We have noticed that the server is missing the security.txt file, which is considered a good practice for web security. It provides a standardized way for security researchers and the public to report security vulnerabilities or concerns by outlining the preferred method of contact and reporting procedures.
Risk description
There is no particular risk in not having a security.txt file for your server. However, this file is important because it offers a designated channel for reporting vulnerabilities and security issues.
Recommendation
We recommend you to implement the security.txt file according to the standard, in order to allow researchers or users report any security issues they find, improving the defensive mechanisms of your server.
Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Evidence
We managed to detect a publicly accessible Windows Server Message Blocks (SMB) service. PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 139/tcp open netbios-ssn Microsoft Windows netbios-ssn
Vulnerability description
We found that the Windows Server Message Blocks (SMB) service is publicly accessible. The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol facilitates services like file and print sharing on systems. Older SMB protocol versions operate through NetBIOS to enable application-layer networking for devices within Windows operating systems, including communication with printers and serial ports.
Risk description
Exposing this service online can enable attackers to launch authentication attacks, like guessing login credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access. Attackers might use publicly available employee information for brute-force attacks. Vulnerabilities, such as unpatched software or protocol flaws, could also be exploited. An example is MS17-010 (EternalBlue) vulnerability. Additionally, integration with Active Directory Domain Services could allow attackers to move laterally across the network, accessing more systems and sensitive data.
Recommendation
We recommend turning off SMB access over the Internet and instead using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that mandates two-factor authentication (2FA). Avoid permitting direct user authentication to Active Directory over the Internet to prevent attackers from engaging in password guessing or causing the lockout of legitimate domain user accounts. If the SMB service is essential for business purposes, we recommend limiting access only from designated IP addresses using a firewall.
Evidence
We managed to detect a publicly accessible Windows Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) service. PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 1433/tcp open ms-sql-s Microsoft SQL Server 2017 14.00.2070
Vulnerability description
We found that the Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) is publicly accessible. This service often holds critical organizational data, making it a potential prime target for determined attackers.
Risk description
The risk exists that an attacker exploits this issue by launching a password-based attack on the MSSQL service. If an attacker identifies a correct set of login details, they could gain access to the database and start enumerating, potentially revealing confidential information. Moreover, such vulnerabilities could lead to other forms of attacks, including privilege escalation, allowing attackers to run system commands and move laterally to other systems in the internal network.
Recommendation
We recommend ensuring that the Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) service is not publicly accessible. The MSSQL service should be safeguarded behind a firewall or made available only to users connected through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) server. However, if the MSSQL service is required to be directly accessible over the Internet, we recommend reconfiguring it such that it is accessible only from known IP addresses.
Evidence
We managed to detect a publicly accessible Post Office Protocol (POP3) service. Starting Nmap ( https://nmap.org ) at 2025-07-18 04:02 EEST Nmap scan report for mail.ama.etechsolutionspk.com (109.203.96.160) Host is up. rDNS record for 109.203.96.160: bristol.specialservers.com
PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 995/tcp filtered pop3s
Service detection performed. Please report any incorrect results at https://nmap.org/submit/ . Nmap done: 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 2.96 seconds
Vulnerability description
We found that the Post Office Protocol (POP3) service is publicly accessible and doesn’t include STARTTLS capability. Email clients use the Post Office Protocol (POP) to download emails for user accounts. Some POP servers are initially set up to operate over an unsecured protocol. When email clients download email content through this plaintext protocol, it can pose a substantial risk to the organization's network, especially depending on which user account is set to receive the emails.
Risk description
Exposing this service online can enable attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, thereby gaining access to sensitive user credentials and the contents of emails. Given that POP3 operates via a plaintext protocol, the entirety of the data exchanged between the client and server is left unencrypted. This critical information could then be leveraged in further attacks on the organization's network.
Recommendation
We recommend turning off POP3 access over the Internet and instead using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that mandates two-factor authentication (2FA). If the POP3 service is essential for business purposes, we recommend limiting access only from designated IP addresses using a firewall. Furthermore, activating STARTTLS capability (switching the connection to a secure communication) or utilizing Secure POP3 (POP3S) is recommended, as this protocol employs encryption.
Evidence
We managed to detect a publicly accessible Post Office Protocol (POP3) service. Starting Nmap ( https://nmap.org ) at 2025-07-18 04:02 EEST Nmap scan report for mail.ama.etechsolutionspk.com (109.203.96.160) Host is up. rDNS record for 109.203.96.160: bristol.specialservers.com
PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 110/tcp filtered pop3
Service detection performed. Please report any incorrect results at https://nmap.org/submit/ . Nmap done: 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 2.84 seconds
Vulnerability description
We found that the Post Office Protocol (POP3) service is publicly accessible and doesn’t include STARTTLS capability. Email clients use the Post Office Protocol (POP) to download emails for user accounts. Some POP servers are initially set up to operate over an unsecured protocol. When email clients download email content through this plaintext protocol, it can pose a substantial risk to the organization's network, especially depending on which user account is set to receive the emails.
Risk description
Exposing this service online can enable attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, thereby gaining access to sensitive user credentials and the contents of emails. Given that POP3 operates via a plaintext protocol, the entirety of the data exchanged between the client and server is left unencrypted. This critical information could then be leveraged in further attacks on the organization's network.
Recommendation
We recommend turning off POP3 access over the Internet and instead using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that mandates two-factor authentication (2FA). If the POP3 service is essential for business purposes, we recommend limiting access only from designated IP addresses using a firewall. Furthermore, activating STARTTLS capability (switching the connection to a secure communication) or utilizing Secure POP3 (POP3S) is recommended, as this protocol employs encryption.
Evidence
We managed to detect a publicly accessible Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service. PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 135/tcp open msrpc Microsoft Windows RPC
Vulnerability description
We found that the Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is publicly accessible. RPC is a protocol that one program can use to request a service from a program located on another computer in a network.
Risk description
Exposing this service online can enable attackers to launch attacks, including unauthorized access, remote code execution, information disclosure, denial of service (DoS), and potential lateral movement within the network.
Recommendation
We recommend turning off RPC access over the Internet and instead using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that mandates two-factor authentication (2FA). If the RPC service is essential for business purposes, we recommend limiting access only from designated IP addresses using a firewall.
Evidence
We managed to detect a publicly accessible File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service. PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION 21/tcp open ftp Microsoft ftpd
Vulnerability description
We found that the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service is publicly accessible. The FTP enables client systems to connect to upload and download files. Nonetheless, FTP lacks encryption for the data exchanged between the server and the client, leaving all transferred data exposed in plaintext.
Risk description
Exposing this service online can enable attackers to execute man-in-the-middle attacks, capturing sensitive user credentials and the contents of files because FTP operates without encryption. The entirety of the communication between the client and the server remains unsecured in plaintext. This acquired information could further facilitate additional attacks within the network.
Recommendation
We recommend turning off FTP access over the Internet and instead using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that mandates two-factor authentication (2FA). If the FTP service is essential for business purposes, we recommend limiting access only from designated IP addresses using a firewall. Furthermore, utilizing SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is recommended as this protocol employs encryption to secure data transfers.
Evidence
| Operating System | Accuracy |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP SP3 | 85% |
Vulnerability description
OS Detection
Evidence
| Domain Queried | DNS Record Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| mail.ama.etechsolutionspk.com | A | IPv4 address | 109.203.96.160 |
Risk description
An initial step for an attacker aiming to learn about an organization involves conducting searches on its domain names to uncover DNS records associated with the organization. This strategy aims to amass comprehensive insights into the target domain, enabling the attacker to outline the organization's external digital landscape. This gathered intelligence may subsequently serve as a foundation for launching attacks, including those based on social engineering techniques. DNS records pointing to services or servers that are no longer in use can provide an attacker with an easy entry point into the network.
Recommendation
We recommend reviewing all DNS records associated with the domain and identifying and removing unused or obsolete records.