Permissions Installer Exposure

What is the "Permissions Installer Exposure" module?

The "Permissions Installer Exposure" module is a test case designed to detect misconfigurations in software installations. It targets a specific software component related to permissions and installation processes. This module has a high severity level, indicating that it can potentially expose vulnerabilities in the targeted software.

This module was authored by pussycat0x.

Impact

If the "Permissions Installer Exposure" module detects a misconfiguration, it could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive information. This can pose a significant security risk to the affected software and its users.

How does the module work?

The "Permissions Installer Exposure" module uses HTTP request templates and matching conditions to identify potential misconfigurations. It checks for the presence of a specific HTML title tag, which indicates the permissions and installer functionality of the software. Additionally, it verifies that the HTTP response status is 200, indicating a successful request.

Here is an example of an HTTP request that the module may send:

GET /path/to/software HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
User-Agent: Vidoc-Scanner

The module matches the response against the following conditions:

- The HTML body contains the title tag "<title> Permissions | Installer" - The HTTP response status is 200

If both conditions are met, the module will report a potential vulnerability or misconfiguration.