Nginx - Git Configuration Exposure

What is "Nginx - Git Configuration Exposure?"

The "Nginx - Git Configuration Exposure" module is designed to detect a vulnerability in Nginx that exposes the Git configuration. Nginx is a popular web server and reverse proxy server known for its high performance and scalability. This module focuses on identifying misconfigurations that could potentially expose sensitive Git configuration files.

This vulnerability has a medium severity level, indicating that it could have a significant impact if exploited.

Author: organiccrap

Impact

If the Git configuration files are exposed, it could potentially reveal sensitive information such as repository URLs, credentials, and other configuration details. This information could be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized access to the Git repositories and potentially compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the source code.

How does the module work?

The module sends HTTP requests to specific paths on the target server, attempting to access the Git configuration file. It uses a set of matching conditions to identify if the response contains specific keywords, such as "[core]". If a match is found, it indicates that the Git configuration file is exposed.

Example HTTP request:

GET /static../.git/config

The module checks for the presence of the keyword "[core]" in the response to confirm the exposure of the Git configuration file.

Note: The actual JSON definitions of the module are not shown here for simplicity.

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