cPFence provides powerful tools for identifying and analyzing server vulnerabilities. With the built-in vulnerability scanning and reporting features, you can easily detect security risks and generate detailed reports for further analysis. This guide will show you how to use these features effectively.
Step 1: Perform a Comprehensive Vulnerability Scan
To run a complete vulnerability scan on your server, use the following command:
cpfence --vuln-scanThis command performs a thorough scan of the server's /var/www directory, analyzing installed software and configurations for potential vulnerabilities. The results of the scan are displayed in the terminal, giving you an immediate overview of the detected issues.
Step 2: Export Vulnerability Scan Results
For a detailed and structured analysis, you can export the vulnerability scan results in CSV format. Use the following command:
cpfence --vuln-exportThis command saves the scan results to a CSV file located at:
/var/log/cpfenceav/vulnerabilities.csvThe report includes critical information, such as:
- Software type: The type of software or application scanned.
- Version: The detected version of the software.
- Title: A brief description of the vulnerability.
- CVE: The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier.
- CVSS rating: The severity score of the vulnerability.
- Remediation: Recommended steps to fix the issue.
- Scanned path: The file or directory where the issue was detected.
Step 3: Analyze the Results
Once the CSV file is generated, you can download it and open it with your preferred spreadsheet tool (e.g., Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice, or Google Sheets). This allows you to filter, sort, and analyze the vulnerabilities in detail.
Here’s how Linux users can locate and download the file:
scp user@yourserver:/var/log/cpfenceav/vulnerabilities.csv ./Replace user@yourserver with your server's login credentials and ensure you have SCP installed on your local machine.
For Windows users, you can use an SCP client such as WinSCP or FileZilla to achieve the same file transfer.
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