Editor Config Exposure

What is the "Editor Config Exposure?"

The "Editor Config Exposure" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in the EditorConfig file. EditorConfig is a file format that helps maintain consistent coding styles across different editors and IDEs. This module focuses on identifying potential security vulnerabilities related to the configuration settings in the EditorConfig file.

This module has a low severity level, indicating that the identified misconfigurations may not pose a significant risk but should still be addressed to ensure the security of the application.

This module was authored by DhiyaneshDk.

Impact

The misconfigurations detected by the "Editor Config Exposure" module can potentially expose sensitive information or weaken the security of the application. These misconfigurations may allow unauthorized access, introduce security vulnerabilities, or lead to inconsistent coding styles across different editors and IDEs.

How does the module work?

The "Editor Config Exposure" module works by sending HTTP requests to the target application and analyzing the responses based on predefined matching conditions. It checks for specific patterns and headers in the response to identify potential misconfigurations in the EditorConfig file.

For example, one of the matching conditions checks if the response body contains the words "= true" or "= space" in any part of the response. Additionally, it verifies that the response does not have the headers "application/json" or "text/html". Finally, it ensures that the response status is 200.

By evaluating these matching conditions, the module determines whether the EditorConfig file is properly configured or if there are potential vulnerabilities or misconfigurations that need attention.

It is important to note that this module is just one test case within the Vidoc platform, which utilizes multiple modules to perform comprehensive scanning and analysis of applications.