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English Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: Vharry on February 12, 2024, 08:56:33 AM

Title: Restricting plugin dashboard access from outside of the OPNsense UI
Post by: Vharry on February 12, 2024, 08:56:33 AM
Hii,

I have a question regarding the security implications of accessing a mailtrail server (or similar plugin) dashboard from outside OPNsense UI for respective plugins e.g maltrail. like I briefed below:

Here's the scenario: I have configured (WAN IP and listening port) in my OPNsense firewall to allow access to a mailtrail server. now with populating IP address and listening port in URL of any web browser, am getting access to maltrail Dashboard (post Authentication with Credential)

My concern is:

1./ whether this setup poses any security risks, as anyone could potentially access the server by knowing the IP address and port.

2./ whether we can restrict any such (e.g. maltrail etc) Dashboard Access from Outside OPNsense UI.

3./ Also, I want to ask if I can integrate the mailtrail dashboard in the OPNsense dashboard? Is it possible?

I appreciate any insights or guidance you can provide on this matter. Thank you for your assistance.

Best,
Harry
Title: Re: Restricting plugin dashboard access from outside of the OPNsense UI
Post by: CJ on February 13, 2024, 06:05:22 PM
What are you attempting to do?  Why would you want to access maltrail from outside of your network?

Is there a reason you're not using a VPN?