Shellshock scan
What It Checks
This scanner checks if your server is protected against the Shellshock vulnerability. Shellshock is a critical security vulnerability that affects the Bash shell, which is commonly used on Unix-based systems.
Why It Matters
Shellshock is a critical security vulnerability that affects the Bash shell, which is commonly used on Unix-based systems. If your server is vulnerable, attackers can execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially gaining full control.
What You'll See
Good Status:
- Your server is protected against Shellshock.
- Protection activated
Bad Status:
- Your server may be vulnerable to Shellshock.
How to Fix
Contact your hosting provider to update Bash to a patched version. If you cannot update Bash, activate the "Shellshock" protection from the Firewall module. SecuPress will add rules to block Shellshock attacks.
Shellshock Vulnerability