Wireless Access Point Detection via SSDP

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 700014

Synopsis

The remote host is a wireless access point (WAP).

Description

Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) is a network protocol used for advertisement and discovery of network services. SSDP is the basis of Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and is intended for use in residential or small office environments. The remote host has advertised the WLAN configuration service, which is implemented for use with wireless routers or wireless access points.

Solution

Ensure that such services are allowed by corporate policies and guidelines.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?fe9f26f6

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 700014

Family: Generic

Published: 3/20/2017

Updated: 3/20/2017