Gogs (Go Git Service) - Install Exposure

What is "Gogs (Go Git Service) - Install Exposure"?

The "Gogs (Go Git Service) - Install Exposure" module is designed to detect a specific vulnerability or misconfiguration related to the Gogs (Go Git Service) software during the installation process. Gogs is a self-hosted Git service that provides a lightweight and efficient way to manage repositories. This module focuses on a particular exposure that can pose a high level of risk to the security of the installation.

This module has been classified as having a high severity level, indicating that the identified vulnerability or misconfiguration can potentially lead to significant security breaches if left unaddressed.

This module was authored by dhiyaneshDk.

Impact

If the vulnerability or misconfiguration detected by this module is present, it can expose sensitive information or provide unauthorized access to the Gogs installation. This can result in potential data breaches, unauthorized modifications to repositories, or unauthorized access to the underlying system.

How does the module work?

The "Gogs (Go Git Service) - Install Exposure" module operates by sending HTTP requests to the target Gogs installation and analyzing the responses based on predefined matching conditions. It checks for specific content in the response body, such as "General Settings" and "Database Settings," to identify potential misconfigurations. Additionally, it verifies that the HTTP response status code is 200, indicating a successful request.

Here is an example of an HTTP request sent by the module:

GET /install

The module then evaluates the response against the following matching conditions:

- The response body must contain the words "General Settings" and "Database Settings" (both conditions must be met). - The HTTP response status code must be 200.

If both conditions are met, the module reports the vulnerability or misconfiguration.