How We Revolutionized Vulnerability Testing with Our Automated Network Pentest VPS
At SCM360, our mission has always been to stay ahead of threats before they become breaches. In July 2025, we launched a breakthrough solution: the SCM360 Automated Network Pentest VPS – a fully automated, enterprise-grade penetration testing system designed to uncover vulnerabilities that traditional scans often overlook.
Why We Built It
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and businesses can no longer rely solely on occasional manual testing to stay secure. The Automated Network Pentest VPS was created to provide continuous, intelligent, and aggressive security testing to expose weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
What It Does
With a single command, our Automated Network Pentest VPS performs:
- Stealth, Aggressive, and Fast scans without triggering unnecessary alarms.
- Detection of open ports, outdated services, and critical exposures.
- Vulnerability verification with real exploit proof-of-concept.
- Generation of clean, detailed PDF reports with timestamped evidence folders.
Innovation Behind the Scenes
The VPS combines the power of industry-standard tools like Nmap, WhatWeb, Amass, testssl.sh, and custom-built SCM360 scripts to fully automate:
- Service and version detection
- Exploit proof-of-concept execution
- Risk categorization with CVSS scoring
- Clear remediation guidance for faster fixes
Why This Matters to Businesses
For our clients, the Automated Network Pentest VPS delivers:
- Faster detection of hidden vulnerabilities
- Evidence-based reporting to support decision making
- Lower security costs thanks to automation
- Continuous compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS requirements
The Results Speak for Themselves
During initial deployments, the VPS identified critical misconfigurations and outdated services that were potential attack vectors. The automated report generated by the system revealed the following top critical vulnerabilities:
| ID / CVE | CVSS | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-38476 | 9.8 | MITRE CVE |
| CVE-2023-38408 | 9.8 | MITRE CVE |
| MSF:EXPLOIT-MULTI-HTTP-APACHE_NORMALIZE_PATH_RCE | 9.8 | Metasploit Framework Module |
| PACKETSTORM:173661 | 9.8 | PacketStorm |
| CVE-2025-49812 | 7.4 → Critical (with exploit) | MITRE CVE |
Security Recommendations
- Investigate and patch all affected services immediately.
- Disable directory listing in Apache by adding
Options -Indexesto the configuration. - Block or restrict access to suspicious ports 9929/tcp and 31337/tcp.
- Upgrade Apache to the latest stable version (≥ 2.4.57).
- Schedule continuous automated pentests with SCM360 to maintain proactive defense.
Looking Ahead
At SCM360, we believe that proactive defense is the only effective defense. The Automated Network Pentest VPS is now part of our standard cybersecurity service offering, empowering businesses to stay ahead of attackers with continuous and intelligent testing.
