Ethical Hacking: PHPMyAdmin and cPanel Exploitation
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What is the purpose of the Google dork 'inurl:_cpanel/forgotpwd' in Ethical Hacking?

  • To exploit weaknesses in password resets to take over cPanel (correct)
  • To search for Index of phpMyAdmin
  • To detect robots.txt file
  • To find sensitive government documents
  • What is the logical operator used to include exact matches in Google search?

  • Double quote (" " ) (correct)
  • Tilde (~)
  • AND
  • OR
  • What is the primary purpose of using phpMyAdmin in Ethical Hacking?

  • To compromise data through MySQL administration (correct)
  • To search for meta search engines
  • To search for government documents
  • To detect sensitive information
  • What is the Google dork used to find sensitive government documents?

    <p>allintitle: restricted filetype:doc site:gov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the logical operator used to exclude keywords in Google search?

    <p>NOT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using Google dork in Ethical Hacking?

    <p>To compromise data and take over control of websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Google Hacking Database?

    <p>To serve as an authoritative source for querying the google search engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used to include single-character wildcards in Google search queries?

    <p>Period (.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using dork queries in Google Hacking?

    <p>To detect and report sensitive information on the web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Exploit Database and the Google Hacking Database?

    <p>Both databases are used for searching vulnerable software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using parentheses in Google search queries?

    <p>To group queries and use logical operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to restrict access to private areas, in addition to user and password authentication?

    <p>IP-based restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of Google Hacking Database (GHDB) queries?

    <p>To extract sensitive information from public servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to run regular vulnerability scans against your site?

    <p>To identify and patch vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to request the removal of sensitive content from search engine results?

    <p>Google Search Console</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible way to detect sensitive information on public servers?

    <p>By using Google Hacking Database (GHDB) queries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a database that provides a list of popular dorks?

    <p>Exploit DB Dorks database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Google Dorking and Ethical Hacking

    • Google Dorking is a method of compromising data using phpMyAdmin for MySQL administration over the web.
    • The dork "Index of" inurl:phpmyadmin can be used to find vulnerable targets.

    cPanel Password Reset

    • Another dork, inurl:_cpanel/forgotpwd, can be used to exploit weaknesses in password resets and take over cPanels.

    Government Documents

    • Sensitive government documents can be exposed on the internet using dorks, such as allintitle: restricted filetype:doc site:gov.
    • AND (or +) is used to include keywords in search queries.
    • NOT (or –) is used to exclude keywords.
    • OR (or |) is used to include keywords where either one keyword or another is matched.
    • Tilde (~) is used to include synonyms and similar words.
    • Double quote (“) is used to include exact matches.
    • Period (.) is used to include single-character wildcards.
    • Asterisk (*) is used to include single-word wildcards.
    • Parenthesis (()) is used to group queries.

    Google Hacking Database

    • The Google Hacking Database (GHDB) is an authoritative source for querying the Google search engine.
    • GHDB is an index of search queries (dorks) used to find publicly available information, intended for pentesters and security researchers.

    What Can a Hacker Do with Google Dorking?

    • Error messages containing sensitive information can be found.
    • Files containing passwords can be accessed.
    • Sensitive directories can be discovered.
    • Pages containing logon portals can be found.
    • Pages containing network or vulnerability data can be accessed.
    • Server vulnerabilities can be identified.
    • Software version information can be obtained.
    • Web application source code can be accessed.
    • Connected IoT devices and their control panels can be discovered.

    Preventing Google Dorks

    • Protect private areas with user and password authentication and IP-based restrictions.
    • Run regular vulnerability scans against your site to detect common Google Dorks queries.
    • Run regular dork queries against your own website to detect exposed information.
    • Encrypt sensitive information to prevent exposure.
    • Request removal of sensitive content exposed using Google Search Console.

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    Learn about using Google Dorks for reconnaissance and exploiting weaknesses in PHPMyAdmin and cPanel password resets. Discover how to take control of websites and cPanels using these methods.

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