Attack Surface Discovery
The Client's Challenge
A mid-sized e-commerce company decided to conduct a thorough analysis of their attack surface to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in their systems. With a complex IT infrastructure that includes servers, network devices, web applications, and a large user base, the company needed a clear understanding of their access points to better protect their assets.
The rise of cyber threats has made the company an attractive target for potential attackers. The company attack surface has numerous entry points that could be exploited. Identifying these vulnerabilities is essential to prevent unauthorized access and potential data compromise.
The Solution of Avebit
To address this issue, a comprehensive attack surface analysis was conducted using both open source and proprietary tools developed in-house. These tools allow for detailed scanning and analysis of all possible entry points.The process was divided into four main phases:
1. Company Domains: Identifying and monitoring the various domains associated with the company, including subdomains, to have a complete view of online assets.
2. Network Discovery: Analyzing the external perimeter of the organization to detect exposed IP addresses, ports, and services, as well as any known vulnerabilities, both in passive (anonymous) and active mode.
3. Website Analyzer: Scanning the main website for vulnerabilities using techniques such as fuzzing and consulting databases of known vulnerabilities.
4. Cyber Threat Intelligence: Analyzing any compromised credentials from data breaches and identifying potential phishing sites created using similar domains.
Results and Conclusion
The analysis led to the following results:
- Company Domains: Several domains and subdomains associated with the company have been identified, allowing for a complete view of online assets.
- Network Services: Numerous public IP addresses with open ports were detected on various servers, some of which had critical vulnerabilities.
- Vulnerable Websites: Several code injection vulnerabilities have been identified, including SQL and cross-site scripting (XSS).
- Compromised Credentials: Compromised credential pairs and potential phishing sites were found, allowing the company to take preventative measures.
The Added Value of Avebit
The attack surface analysis provided the company with a comprehensive understanding of the potential entry points that an attacker could exploit. With the recommendations provided, the company was able to implement appropriate security measures to protect its assets, including:
- Applying patches and security updates.
- Improved security configurations.
- Training staff on cyber security.
- Continuous monitoring to detect new potential attacks.
In conclusion, the "Attack Surface Discovery" activity has allowed the company to strengthen its security posture and significantly reduce the risk of compromise of its systems, thus protecting the data and trust of its customers.