Django Secret Key Exposure

What is the "Django Secret Key Exposure" module?

The "Django Secret Key Exposure" module is designed to detect the exposure of Django secret keys. Django is a popular Python web framework used for building web applications. This module focuses on identifying misconfigurations that may lead to the exposure of sensitive information.

This module has a high severity level, indicating that the exposure of secret keys can have significant security implications for Django applications.

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Impact

If the Django secret key is exposed, it can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and compromise the security of the application. The secret key is used for cryptographic signing and should be kept confidential to ensure the integrity and security of the Django application.

How does the module work?

The "Django Secret Key Exposure" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths commonly associated with Django configuration files, such as "/settings.py" and "/app/settings.py". It then applies matching conditions to identify if the response contains the "SECRET_KEY =" string and if the response status is 200 (OK).

Example HTTP request:

GET /settings.py

The module matches the response body for the presence of the "SECRET_KEY =" string, ensuring that the secret key is not exposed. It also verifies that the response status is 200, indicating a successful request.

By detecting the presence of the secret key in the response, the module helps identify potential misconfigurations that may lead to security vulnerabilities.

Reference: https://docs.gitguardian.com/secrets-detection/detectors/specifics/django_secret_key

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