OpenStack User Secrets Exposure

What is the "OpenStack User Secrets Exposure?"

The "OpenStack User Secrets Exposure" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in OpenStack environments that may expose sensitive user secrets. OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that allows users to manage and control a pool of computing resources.

This module focuses on identifying potential vulnerabilities related to the exposure of user secrets, such as passwords, in OpenStack configuration files. The severity of this vulnerability is classified as high, indicating the potential for significant security risks.

This module was authored by geeknik.

Impact

If the OpenStack User Secrets Exposure vulnerability is present, it could allow unauthorized access to sensitive user information, potentially leading to unauthorized system access, data breaches, or other security incidents. It is crucial to address this vulnerability promptly to mitigate the associated risks.

How does the module work?

The OpenStack User Secrets Exposure module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths in the target OpenStack environment. It looks for specific patterns in the response body and checks the HTTP status code to determine if the vulnerability is present.

For example, the module may send a GET request to paths like "/user_secrets.yml" and "/user_secrets.yml.old". It then checks the response body for the presence of the "_password:" and "OpenStack environment" keywords. Additionally, it verifies that the HTTP status code is 200 (OK).

If all the matching conditions are met, the module reports the vulnerability, indicating that user secrets are exposed in the OpenStack environment.

It is important to note that this module is just one test case within the Vidoc platform, which utilizes multiple modules to perform comprehensive scanning and detection of various misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and software fingerprints.

For more information on OpenStack configuration and security best practices, refer to the OpenStack Deployment Guide.

Metadata:

- Verified: true

- GitHub query: filename:user_secrets.yml