Apache httpd Config File - Detect

What is the "Apache httpd Config File - Detect" module?

The "Apache httpd Config File - Detect" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in the Apache httpd configuration file. Apache httpd is a widely used open-source web server software. This module focuses on identifying potential issues in the configuration file that may lead to security vulnerabilities or expose sensitive information.

This module has an informative severity level, meaning it provides valuable insights and recommendations without indicating an immediate threat.

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Impact

If misconfigurations are found in the Apache httpd configuration file, it can have various impacts, such as:

- Exposing sensitive information - Allowing unauthorized access to resources - Compromising the security of the web server

How does the module work?

The "Apache httpd Config File - Detect" module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the "/httpd.conf" path of the target server. It then applies matching conditions to determine if misconfigurations are present.

Matching conditions:

- The response must have a status code of 200. - The response must contain the keywords "LoadModule" and "# LoadModule" in any part of the response.

If these conditions are met, the module will report the detection of Apache httpd configuration information.

For more information, refer to the Apache httpd documentation.