Snyk Ignore File Disclosure

What is the "Snyk Ignore File Disclosure?"

The "Snyk Ignore File Disclosure" module is designed to detect a specific misconfiguration in the Snyk software. Snyk is a platform that helps developers find and fix vulnerabilities in their open source dependencies. This module focuses on identifying a potential security issue related to the Snyk ignore file.

The severity of this module is classified as informative, meaning it provides valuable information but does not pose an immediate security risk.

This module was authored by dhiyaneshDk.

Impact

The impact of the Snyk ignore file disclosure vulnerability is primarily related to exposure of sensitive information. If the ignore file is accessible, it may reveal details about patches or ignored vulnerabilities, potentially aiding attackers in identifying weaknesses in the application.

How does the module work?

The module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the path "/.snyk" and applying specific matching conditions to determine if the Snyk ignore file is exposed.

The matching conditions for this module include:

- Checking if the response body contains the following phrase: "# Snyk (https://snyk.io) policy file, patches or ignores known vulnerabilities." - Verifying that the HTTP response status is 200 (OK)

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

It's 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 misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and software fingerprints.

For more information, you can refer to the module's GitHub repository.