phpspec Config - Detect

What is the "phpspec Config - Detect" module?

The "phpspec Config - Detect" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in the phpspec configuration. phpspec is a testing framework for PHP applications. This module focuses on identifying potential issues in the phpspec.yml file, which contains the configuration settings for phpspec.

This module has an informative severity level, meaning it provides valuable information about potential misconfigurations but does not indicate a direct vulnerability.

This module was authored by DhiyaneshDK.

Impact

The "phpspec Config - Detect" module helps identify misconfigurations in the phpspec configuration. These misconfigurations can impact the functionality and reliability of phpspec tests. By detecting these issues, developers can ensure that their phpspec configuration is properly set up and optimized for testing their PHP applications.

How does the module work?

The "phpspec Config - Detect" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths, namely "/.phpspec.yml" and "/phpspec.yml". It then applies matching conditions to determine if the phpspec configuration is correctly defined.

One example of a matching condition is checking for specific keywords in the phpspec.yml file, such as "suites:", "main:", and "namespace:". These keywords indicate the presence of essential configuration settings.

The module also verifies the HTTP response status code, ensuring that the requested paths return a 200 status code, indicating a successful response.

By combining these matching conditions, the module can identify potential misconfigurations in the phpspec configuration.

For more information about phpspec configuration, you can refer to the official phpspec documentation.

This module has been verified and is considered reliable.

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