Dreamweaver Dwsync.xml Exposure

What is the "Dreamweaver Dwsync.xml Exposure?" module?

The "Dreamweaver Dwsync.xml Exposure" module is designed to detect the presence of the dwsync.xml file generated by Dreamweaver. This file contains information about the files present in the website directory. The module focuses on identifying potential exposure of this file, which could lead to unauthorized access or information leakage.

This module is classified as informative, meaning it provides valuable insights and alerts about potential security risks, but it does not directly indicate a vulnerability or misconfiguration.

This module was authored by KaizenSecurity.

Impact

If the dwsync.xml file is exposed, it may reveal sensitive information about the website's directory structure and file organization. This information could be exploited by attackers to gain a better understanding of the website's architecture and potentially identify additional vulnerabilities or targets for further attacks.

How does the module work?

The "Dreamweaver Dwsync.xml Exposure" module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the "/_notes/dwsync.xml" path. It then applies a series of matching conditions to determine if the file is present and accessible.

The matching conditions include:

- Status: The response status code must be 200. - Header: The response must include the "application/xml" content type. - Body: The response body must contain the "<dwsync>" and "</dwsync>" tags.

If all of these conditions are met, the module reports a potential exposure of the dwsync.xml file.