Gruntfile Config - Detect

What is the "Gruntfile Config - Detect" module?

The "Gruntfile Config - Detect" module is a test case designed to detect misconfigurations in Gruntfile configurations. Gruntfile is a JavaScript or CoffeeScript file used by the Grunt task runner, a popular build tool for JavaScript projects. This module aims to identify potential security vulnerabilities or exposure in the Gruntfile configuration.

The severity of this module is classified as informative, indicating that it provides valuable information about potential misconfigurations but does not pose an immediate threat.

This module was authored by sbani.

Impact

If misconfigurations are detected in the Gruntfile configuration, it could lead to various security risks or exposure. These misconfigurations may allow unauthorized access, data leakage, or other vulnerabilities in the project's build process.

How does the module work?

The "Gruntfile Config - Detect" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths, such as "/Gruntfile.js" and "/Gruntfile.coffee", and then applying matching conditions to identify potential misconfigurations. The module uses the following matching conditions:

- Matcher 1: It checks the body of the HTTP response for the presence of "module.exports" and "grunt" keywords. - Matcher 2: It verifies that the HTTP response status is 200 (OK).

If both matching conditions are met, the module considers the Gruntfile configuration as potentially misconfigured.

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

GET /Gruntfile.js
Headers: {}

The module then evaluates the response body and status to determine if the Gruntfile configuration is misconfigured.

For more information, you can refer to the official Grunt documentation.