Vulnerability Scan Result

Target:

https://sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu/presentations/newtons-cradle

Scanned target: https://sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu/presentations/newtons-cradle

Submitted: Oct 15, 2025 from UA

Public Scan

Scan mode: Passive (non-intrusive)

Summary

high

Info

Low

Medium

High

Critical

Screenshot

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Title:	Access Denied
Description:	No description found

IP Information

ip_address	104.77.160.211
country	GB
network_name	Akamai International B.V
asn	AS20940

ip_address	104.77.160.219
country	GB
network_name	Akamai International B.V
asn	AS20940

Open Ports

80/tcp	http	AkamaiGHost -
443/tcp	https	AkamaiGHost -

Web Technologies

Software / Version	Category
Akamai	CDN
Boomerang	JavaScript libraries, RUM
Amazon Web Services	PaaS
cdnjs	CDN
DataTables 1.13.5	JavaScript libraries
Akamai mPulse	RUM
Google Analytics GA4	Analytics
Google Font API	Font scripts
jQuery 3.7.1	JavaScript libraries
Open Graph	Miscellaneous
PHP	Programming languages
Acquia Cloud Platform	PaaS
Acquia Cloud Site Factory	Hosting
AddToAny	Widgets
Cloudflare	CDN
Drupal 10	CMS
Drupal Multisite	Hosting
Google Tag Manager	Tag managers
MathJax 2.7.0	JavaScript graphics
HSTS	Security
Siteimprove	Analytics

Web Application Vulnerabilities

Evidence

CVE	CVSS	EPSS Score	EPSS Percentile	Summary
CVE-2023-39663	7.5	0.00188	0.40882	Mathjax up to v2.7.9 was discovered to contain two Regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) vulnerabilities in MathJax.js via the components pattern and markdownPattern. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the regular expressions are not applied to user input; thus, there is no risk.
CVE-2018-1999024	5.4	0.00239	0.4695	MathJax version prior to version 2.7.4 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the \unicode{} macro that can result in Potentially untrusted Javascript running within a web browser. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim must view a page where untrusted content is processed using Mathjax. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.7.4 and later.

Vulnerability description

Outdated or vulnerable software components include versions of server-side software that are no longer supported or have known, publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. Using outdated software significantly increases the attack surface of a system and may allow unauthorized access, data leaks, or service disruptions. Vulnerabilities in these components are often well-documented and actively exploited by attackers. Without security patches or vendor support, any weaknesses remain unmitigated, exposing the application to risks. In some cases, even after patching, the reported version may remain unchanged, requiring manual verification.

Risk description

The risk is that an attacker could search for an appropriate exploit (or create one himself) for any of these vulnerabilities and use it to attack the system. Since the vulnerabilities were discovered using only version-based testing, the risk level for this finding will not exceed 'high' severity. Critical risks will be assigned to vulnerabilities identified through accurate active testing methods.

Recommendation

In order to eliminate the risk of these vulnerabilities, we recommend you check the installed software version and upgrade to the latest version.

Classification

CWE	CWE-1035
OWASP Top 10 - 2017
OWASP Top 10 - 2021

Evidence

Software / Version	Category
Akamai	CDN
Boomerang	JavaScript libraries, RUM
Amazon Web Services	PaaS
cdnjs	CDN
DataTables 1.13.5	JavaScript libraries
Akamai mPulse	RUM
Google Analytics GA4	Analytics
Google Font API	Font scripts
jQuery 3.7.1	JavaScript libraries
Open Graph	Miscellaneous
PHP	Programming languages
Acquia Cloud Platform	PaaS
Acquia Cloud Site Factory	Hosting
AddToAny	Widgets
Cloudflare	CDN
Drupal 10	CMS
Drupal Multisite	Hosting
Google Tag Manager	Tag managers
MathJax 2.7.0	JavaScript graphics
HSTS	Security
Siteimprove	Analytics

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
Missing: https://sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu/.well-known/security.txt

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

CVE	CVSS	EPSS Score	EPSS Percentile	CISA KEV	Summary
CVE-2023-39663	7.5	0.00188	0.40882	No	Mathjax up to v2.7.9 was discovered to contain two Regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) vulnerabilities in MathJax.js via the components pattern and markdownPattern. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the regular expressions are not applied to user input; thus, there is no risk.
CVE-2018-1999024	5.4	0.00239	0.4695	No	MathJax version prior to version 2.7.4 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the \unicode{} macro that can result in Potentially untrusted Javascript running within a web browser. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim must view a page where untrusted content is processed using Mathjax. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.7.4 and later.

Vulnerability description

Vulnerabilities found for MathJax 2.7.0

Risk description

These vulnerabilities expose the affected applications to the risk of unauthorized access to confidential data and possibly to denial of service attacks. An attacker could search for an appropriate exploit (or create one) for any of these vulnerabilities and use it to attack the system. Notes: - The vulnerabilities are identified based on the server's version.; - Only the first 5 vulnerabilities with the highest risk are shown for each port.; Since the vulnerabilities were discovered using only version-based testing, the risk level for this finding will not exceed "high" severity. Critical risks will be assigned to vulnerabilities identified through accurate active testing methods.

Recommendation

We recommend you to upgrade the affected software to the latest version in order to eliminate the risks imposed by these vulnerabilities.

Evidence

Software / Version	Category
Drupal 10	CMS
PHP	Programming languages
MathJax 2.7.0	JavaScript graphics
YouTube	Video players
Amazon Web Services	PaaS
Acquia Cloud Platform	PaaS
Cloudflare	CDN
Drupal Multisite	Hosting
Siteimprove	Analytics
Google Tag Manager	Tag managers
Google Analytics GA4	Analytics
cdnjs	CDN
HSTS	Security
Akamai	CDN
Google Font API	Font scripts
Acquia Cloud Site Factory	Hosting

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

Domain Queried	DNS Record Type	Description	Value
sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu	A	IPv4 address	2.19.117.106
sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu	A	IPv4 address	2.19.117.100
sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu	CNAME	Canonical name	edge.projects.iq.harvard.edu

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.