bower.json file disclosure

What is the "bower.json file disclosure?"

The "bower.json file disclosure" module is designed to detect a misconfiguration in the Bower package manager. Bower is a package manager used for managing front-end dependencies in web applications. This module specifically targets the exposure of the bower.json file, which contains important information about the project such as its name, description, and main files.

This module is created by an unknown author and has an informative severity level.

Impact

If the bower.json file is exposed, it can potentially reveal sensitive information about the project, including its name, description, and main files. This information can be used by attackers to gain insights into the project's structure and potentially exploit any vulnerabilities or weaknesses.

How the module works?

The "bower.json file disclosure" module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the bower.json file. It then applies a set of matching conditions to determine if the file is exposed. The matching conditions include checking if the response contains the words "name", "description", and "main" in any part of the response, if the response header contains the word "application/json", and if the response status is 200 (OK).

Here is an example of the HTTP request sent by the module:

GET /bower.json

The module checks if the response meets all the matching conditions mentioned above. If all conditions are met, it reports a vulnerability.