nmap -sV -p 80,443,3306 <target_ip>
If enabled (common on older XAMPP):
curl -s http://target/xampp/ | grep "XAMPP Version"
This article is intended for educational purposes and ethical hacking only. Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal. Always obtain permission before testing any system that you do not own.
This article is for educational purposes only. Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal. Always obtain proper authorization before testing.
For those using XAMPP in a CTF or lab environment, tools like dirsearch or gobuster are invaluable for finding hidden directories like /phpmyadmin/ or /webalizer/ . Additionally, checking the cgi-bin directory for outdated scripts can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via Shellshock or similar legacy vulnerabilities.
Turn off Mercury, FileZilla, and Tomcat if not in use.