Detect mod_perl
Mod_perl is an optional module for the Apache HTTP server. It embeds a Perl interpreter into the Apache server. In addition to allowing Apache modules to be written in the Perl programming language, it allows the Apache web server to be dynamically configured by Perl programs.
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Websites using mod_perl
18 hostnames in the PluginView corpus for this technology.
| Hostname | Last seen |
|---|---|
| dyndns.com | 8/3/2026 |
| chicagomanualofstyle.org | 8/3/2026 |
| pbase.com | 8/3/2026 |
| scoop.co.nz | 8/3/2026 |
| dyndns.org | 8/4/2026 |
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known mod_perl signature at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of mod_perl, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that mod_perl is still in place today.
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How to check a site for mod_perl
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest mod_perl signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses and scores them against proprietary mod_perl fingerprints. Rule bodies and identifiers are not published.
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for mod_perl on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed mod_perl match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting mod_perl
- Can PluginView detect mod_perl without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for mod_perl. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is mod_perl?
- mod_perl is classified under Web server extensions in the PluginView directory.
- Does PluginView publish mod_perl fingerprint rules?
- No. Detection uses proprietary fingerprint rules that are not published. Scan results explain matches in plain language without disclosing rule bodies or identifiers.
