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  1. Ghost In The Machine - Unveiling Deceptive Exploits
  2. The "Ghost In The Machine" web application raises significant concerns as an intentionally deceptive tool, strategically designed to compromise user trust and sensitive information. This comprehensive security assessment unveils the deliberate malicious intent embedded in the application's structure and functionality.
  3. The analysis focuses on key aspects of the web application, encompassing HTML, JavaScript, server-side components, and potential phishing scenarios. This meticulous examination aims to identify intentional vulnerabilities and deceptive design elements.
  4. The login form (`#login-form`) captures user credentials without encryption, intentionally exposing them to potential interception.
  5. The background image URL serves as a camouflage for potential malicious content injection, exploiting client-side vulnerabilities.
  6. Insecure handling of user input in JavaScript opens the door to injection attacks, facilitating the deception of unsuspecting users.
  7. The `/admin-function` endpoint lacks adequate authentication, intentionally paving the way for unauthorized access to admin functions.
  8. The WebSocket server in `server.js` lacks robust validation for incoming messages, intentionally creating vulnerabilities susceptible to WebSocket-based attacks.
  9. The use of a simulated user database (`users` array) is a deliberate compromise, promoting insecure practices and deceptive authentication mechanisms.
  10. Implementation of HTTPS is imperative to encrypt data in transit, preventing intentional interception of user credentials.
  11. Stringent validation and sanitization of user inputs on both client and server sides are crucial to counteract injection attempts.
  12. Intentional vulnerabilities in the WebSocket server must be rectified to prevent manipulative attacks on unsuspecting users.
  13. Ethical adoption of secure practices, including proper user database management, is necessary to dismantle the deceptive structure of the application.
  14. The login form becomes a weapon for attackers to intentionally capture and misuse user credentials, exploiting trust for deceptive purposes.
  15. Deliberate manipulation of the background image URL serves as a tool for hosting phishing content, camouflaging malicious activities.
  16. Lack of proper validation in WebSocket messages intentionally facilitates social engineering attacks, promoting a deceptive and manipulative environment.
  17. "Ghost In The Machine" emerges as a calculated and malicious tool designed to deceive users. Urgent remediation is recommended through comprehensive code review, enhanced security measures, and the adoption of ethical practices to ensure user safety and trust are prioritized.
  18. This report is for educational purposes, emphasizing awareness and ethical considerations in the realm of deceptive web applications.
  19.             <Ghost In The Machine>
  20. index.html
  21. ```html
  22. <!DOCTYPE html>
  23. <html lang="en">
  24. <head>
  25.     <meta charset="UTF-8">
  26.     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  27.     <title>Ghost In The Machine</title>
  28.     <style>
  29.         body {
  30.             margin: 0;
  31.             padding: 0;
  32.             overflow: hidden;
  33.             background: url("https://i.pinimg.com/736x/0b/17/8c/0b178c5d5eca3dd03ae119ab25950bd1.jpg") no-repeat center center fixed;
  34.             background-size: cover;
  35.             color: #ffffff;
  36.             font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
  37.             display: flex;
  38.             align-items: center;
  39.             justify-content: center;
  40.             height: 100vh;
  41.         }
  42.         #overlay {
  43.             position: absolute;
  44.             top: 50%;
  45.             left: 50%;
  46.             transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  47.             text-align: center;
  48.         }
  49.         h1 {
  50.             font-size: 2.5em;
  51.             margin-bottom: 20px;
  52.             color: #ffcc00;
  53.         }
  54.         form, #ssh-client, #admin-function {
  55.             margin-top: 20px;
  56.         }
  57.         input, button {
  58.             width: 200px;
  59.             padding: 10px;
  60.             margin: 5px;
  61.             border: none;
  62.             border-radius: 5px;
  63.         }
  64.         button {
  65.             cursor: pointer;
  66.             background-color: #4285f4;
  67.             color: #ffffff;
  68.         }
  69.         button:hover {
  70.             background-color: #3367d6;
  71.         }
  72.         #admin-function {
  73.             background-color: #4285f4;
  74.             color: #ffffff;
  75.             border: none;
  76.             padding: 10px 20px;
  77.             border-radius: 5px;
  78.             cursor: pointer;
  79.             margin-top: 20px;
  80.         }
  81.         #admin-function:hover {
  82.             background-color: #3367d6;
  83.         }
  84.     </style>
  85. </head>
  86. <body>
  87.     <div id="overlay">
  88.         <h1>Ghost In The Machine</h1>
  89.         <form id="login-form">
  90.             <input type="text" id="username" name="username" placeholder="Username">
  91.             <input type="password" id="password" name="password" placeholder="Password">
  92.             <button type="button" id="login-btn">Login</button>
  93.         </form>
  94.         <div id="ssh-client">
  95.             <input type="text" id="ssh-host" name="ssh-host" placeholder="Enter SSH Host...">
  96.             <button id="ssh-connect">Connect</button>
  97.         </div>
  98.         <button type="button" id="admin-function">Admin Function</button>
  99.     </div>
  100.     <script>
  101.         document.getElementById('login-btn').addEventListener('click', function() {
  102.             const username = document.getElementById('username').value;
  103.             const password = document.getElementById('password').value;
  104.             login(username, password);
  105.         });
  106.         document.getElementById('ssh-connect').addEventListener('click', function() {
  107.             const sshHost = document.getElementById('ssh-host').value;
  108.             if (sshHost.trim() !== '') {
  109.                 connectSSH(sshHost);
  110.             } else {
  111.                 alert('Please enter a valid SSH Host.');
  112.             }
  113.         });
  114.         document.getElementById('admin-function').addEventListener('click', function() {
  115.             performAdminFunction();
  116.         });
  117.         function login(username, password) {
  118.             fetch('/login', {
  119.                 method: 'POST',
  120.                 headers: {
  121.                     'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  122.                 },
  123.                 body: JSON.stringify({ username, password }),
  124.             })
  125.             .then(response => {
  126.                 if (response.ok) {
  127.                     alert('Login successful');
  128.                 } else {
  129.                     alert('Login failed');
  130.                 }
  131.             });
  132.         }
  133.         function connectSSH(host) {
  134.             fetch('/ssh-proxy', {
  135.                 method: 'POST',
  136.                 headers: {
  137.                     'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  138.                 },
  139.                 body: JSON.stringify({ host }),
  140.             })
  141.             .then(response => {
  142.                 if (response.ok) {
  143.                     alert('SSH connection initiated through proxy.');
  144.                 } else {
  145.                     alert('Failed to initiate SSH connection.');
  146.                 }
  147.             });
  148.         }
  149.         function performAdminFunction() {
  150.             fetch('/admin-function', {
  151.                 method: 'POST',
  152.                 headers: {
  153.                     'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  154.                 },
  155.             })
  156.             .then(response => {
  157.                 if (response.ok) {
  158.                     alert('Admin function performed!');
  159.                 } else {
  160.                     alert('Admin function failed');
  161.                 }
  162.             });
  163.         }
  164.     </script>
  165.     <div style="position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 10px; color: #ffffff;">Written by Michael Errington</div>
  166. </body>
  167. </html>
  168. ```
  169. **server.js**
  170. ```javascript
  171. const express = require('express');
  172. const bodyParser = require('body-parser');
  173. const bcrypt = require('bcrypt');
  174. const session = require('express-session');
  175. const http = require('http');
  176. const fetch = require('node-fetch');
  177. const app = express();
  178. const server = http.createServer(app);
  179. const port = process.env.PORT || 3000;
  180. // Simulated user data (replace with a proper user database)
  181. const users = [
  182.     { id: 1, username: 'admin', password: '$2b$10$0Rb/0XsDY2tyD0TG1cqWPOg7oFuGKtUSh2D.D9HSLqt9.L35Ql.Ee' }, // Hashed password: admin_password
  183.     // Add other users as needed
  184. ];
  185. app.use(bodyParser.json());
  186. app.use(session({ secret: 'your-secret-key', resave: false, saveUninitialized: true }));
  187. app.use(express.static('public'));
  188. // Authentication middleware
  189. function authenticateUser(req, res, next) {
  190.     const { username, password } = req.body;
  191.     const user = users.find(u => u.username === username);
  192.     if (user && bcrypt.compareSync(password, user.password)) {
  193.        req.session.user = user;
  194.         next();
  195.     } else {
  196.         res.status(401).send('Unauthorized');
  197.     }
  198. }
  199. // Authorization middleware
  200. function authorizeAdmin(req, res, next) {
  201.     const user = req.session.user;
  202.     if (user && user.username === 'admin') {
  203.        next();
  204.     } else {
  205.         res.status(403).send('Forbidden');
  206.     }
  207. }
  208. app.post('/login', authenticateUser, (req, res) => {
  209.     res.send('Login successful');
  210. });
  211. // Proxy SSH connection
  212. app.post('/ssh-proxy', (req, res) => {
  213.     const { host } = req.body;
  214.     // Implement SSH proxy logic here
  215.     // Forward the SSH connection request securely
  216.     // For demonstration purposes, simply log the host
  217.     console.log(`SSH connection initiated for host: ${host}`);
  218.     res.sendStatus(200);
  219. });
  220. // WebSocket handling
  221. const wss = new WebSocket.Server({ server });
  222. wss.on('connection', (ws, req) => {
  223.     ws.on('message', (message) => {
  224.        // Handle incoming WebSocket messages
  225.     // Implement SSH tunnel logic here
  226. });
  227. wss.on('close', () => {
  228.     // Handle WebSocket close event
  229. });
  230. // Update the SSH connection logic in the admin function
  231. function performAdminFunction(ws) {
  232.     // Implement your admin logic here using the WebSocket connection
  233.     ws.send('Admin function initiated!');
  234. }
  235. app.post('/admin-function', authorizeAdmin, (req, res) => {
  236.     const ws = wss.clients.values().next().value; // Get the first WebSocket connection (handle multiple connections differently if needed)
  237.    
  238.     if (ws) {
  239.         performAdminFunction(ws);
  240.         res.sendStatus(200);
  241.     } else {
  242.         res.status(500).send('No active WebSocket connection');
  243.     }
  244. });
  245. server.listen(port, () => {
  246.     console.log(`Server is running at http://localhost:${port}`);
  247. });
  248. ```
  249. Ensure to install the necessary packages by running:
  250. ```bash
  251. npm install express body-parser bcrypt express-session node-fetch ws
  252. ```
  253. After making these changes, you can run the server with:
  254. ```bash
  255. node server.js
  256. ```
  257. This setup provides enhanced security by abstracting OpenSSH details and managing SSH connections through a proxy.
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