Detect Basic
Basic is an authetication method used by some web servers.
Detection looks at response headers across 1 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Basic
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Basic. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Response headers
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Example public indicators for Basic
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Basic. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- www-authenticate: Basic
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Basic signature (1 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Basic, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Basic is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Basic
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Basic signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (response headers) and scores them against the Basic signature set (1 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Basic on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Basic
- Can PluginView detect Basic without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Basic — typically response headers. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Basic?
- Basic is classified under Security in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Basic?
- This reference currently tracks 1 fingerprint rule across response headers. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Basic?
- Illustrative public indicators for Basic include www-authenticate: Basic. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.