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The Nexus of Code and Cybersecurity: radblok.co.za - Exploring Exploits

@Mafanga Lee

10th January 2025 - 10:06:08

Introduction

This guide explores essential techniques for website information gathering and vulnerability scanning, specifically for your domain, radblok.co.za. It provides step-by-step instructions for ethical hacking and cybersecurity practices, ensuring you only test systems you own or have explicit permission to evaluate.

1. Basic Website Information Gathering

a) Whois Lookup

Learn domain registration details and identify the registrar:


whois radblok.co.za

b) DNS Enumeration

Uncover DNS records to understand subdomains, mail servers, and other related services:


dig radblok.co.za

Get more detailed output:


dig radblok.co.za ANY

c) Ping Your Website

Check if the server responds and measure latency:


ping -c 4 radblok.co.za

2. Scan for Open Ports

Using Nmap

Check for open ports and running services:


nmap -sS -Pn radblok.co.za

Perform a detailed scan to identify vulnerabilities and service versions:


nmap -A radblok.co.za

3. Check Website Security

Using Nikto

Scan for common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations:


nikto -h http://radblok.co.za

4. Test for HTTP Headers and Cookies

Using Curl

Fetch and display HTTP headers:


curl -I http://radblok.co.za

Retrieve the full HTML content of the website:


curl http://radblok.co.za

5. Directory and File Discovery

Using Gobuster

Identify hidden files and directories using a wordlist (e.g., /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt):


gobuster dir -u http://radblok.co.za -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt

6. SSL Certificate Details

Using OpenSSL

View SSL certificate details for the website:


openssl s_client -connect radblok.co.za:443

7. Monitor Network Traffic

Using Tcpdump

Capture HTTP traffic (replace eth0 with your active network interface):


sudo tcpdump -i eth0 port 80

Tips for Success

  • If tools like nikto or gobuster are not installed, use the following command to install them:
sudo apt install nikto gobuster
  • Carefully analyze the outputs of these tools. For instance:
  • nmap can reveal open ports and potential vulnerabilities.
  • nikto highlights misconfigurations and outdated software.

Precautions

  1. Always operate within the boundaries of the law and ethical hacking principles.
  2. Avoid testing live websites without explicit permission, as unauthorized testing can have legal consequences.
  3. Log and document findings for better analysis and reporting.

Next Steps

After gathering information and identifying vulnerabilities:


  • Research fixes or patches for outdated software and configurations.
  • Use vulnerability databases like CVE to match findings with known exploits.
  • Plan mitigation strategies and test them in a controlled environment.

By following these steps, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of website security and the ethical hacking process. Let me know if you'd like assistance interpreting tool outputs or exploring advanced techniques!