S3CMD Configuration - Detect

What is the "S3CMD Configuration - Detect" module?

The "S3CMD Configuration - Detect" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in S3CMD configuration files. S3CMD is a command-line tool used for managing Amazon S3 storage. This module focuses on identifying potential exposure of sensitive information in the S3CMD configuration, such as access keys.

This module has an informative severity level, which means it provides valuable information about potential misconfigurations but does not directly indicate a vulnerability or exploit.

Impact

If misconfigurations are detected in the S3CMD configuration, it could lead to unauthorized access to Amazon S3 storage. This could result in data breaches, data loss, or unauthorized modifications to stored data.

How the module works?

The "S3CMD Configuration - Detect" module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the "/s3cmd.ini" path. It then applies matching conditions to determine if a misconfiguration is present.

The matching conditions for this module are:

- The response body must contain the words "[default]" and "access_key". - The response status code must be 200 (OK).

If both matching conditions are met, the module will report a potential misconfiguration in the S3CMD configuration.

It is important to note that this module does not make any changes to the target system. It only detects and reports potential misconfigurations.