Environment Ruby File Disclosure

What is the "Environment Ruby File Disclosure?"

The "Environment Ruby File Disclosure" module is designed to detect a specific misconfiguration in Ruby applications. It targets the "environment.rb" file, which is a crucial configuration file in Ruby on Rails applications. This module has a medium severity level and was authored by DhiyaneshDK.

Impact

If the misconfiguration is present, it can potentially expose sensitive information contained within the "environment.rb" file. This file often contains important configuration details, such as database credentials, API keys, and other sensitive information. Unauthorized access to this file could lead to further exploitation of the application.

How the module works?

The module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths where the "environment.rb" file is commonly located, such as "/environment.rb", "/config/environment.rb", and "/redmine/config/environment.rb". It then applies matching conditions to determine if the misconfiguration is present.

One example of a matching condition is checking if the file contains the phrase "# Load the Rails application.". Additionally, the module verifies that the HTTP response status is 200.

If both matching conditions are met, the module reports a vulnerability, indicating that the "environment.rb" file is accessible and potentially exposing sensitive information.

It's important to note that this module is part of the Vidoc platform, which utilizes multiple modules to perform scanning and testing for various misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and software fingerprints.