Exposed SVN Directory

What is the "Exposed SVN Directory?"

The "Exposed SVN Directory" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in SVN (Subversion) repositories. SVN is a version control system commonly used for managing source code. This module focuses on identifying instances where the SVN directory is exposed, which can lead to potential security vulnerabilities.

This module has a severity level of medium, indicating that it may have a moderate impact on the security of the target system.

Impact

If the SVN directory is exposed, it can provide unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the repository. Attackers can potentially view source code, configuration files, and other sensitive data, which may lead to further exploitation or unauthorized use of the system.

How the module works?

The "Exposed SVN Directory" module works by sending an HTTP request to the target system's web server. It specifically targets the /.svn/entries path, which is commonly used by SVN repositories to store metadata about the repository.

The module uses several matching conditions to determine if the SVN directory is exposed:

- The response body is checked using a regular expression to identify specific patterns that indicate the presence of the SVN directory. - The HTTP response status code is checked to ensure it is 200, indicating a successful request. - The response header is checked to verify that the content type is text/plain.

If all of these conditions are met, the module reports a vulnerability, indicating that the SVN directory is exposed and potentially accessible to unauthorized users.

For example, the module may send an HTTP GET request to /.svn/entries and expect a response with a status code of 200 and a content type of text/plain. If the response body contains specific patterns that indicate the presence of the SVN directory, the module will report a vulnerability.