svnserve config file disclosure

What is the "svnserve config file disclosure?"

The "svnserve config file disclosure" module is designed to detect a misconfiguration in the svnserve daemon configuration file. Svnserve is a lightweight server that allows clients to access Subversion repositories using the svn:// protocol. This module focuses on identifying instances where the svnserve.conf file is exposed, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure.

This module has a low severity level, indicating that the impact of the vulnerability is relatively limited.

Author: sheikhrishad

Impact

If the svnserve.conf file is exposed, an attacker may gain access to sensitive information contained within the configuration file. This could include details such as repository locations, authentication settings, and other server-specific configurations. With this information, an attacker may be able to further exploit the system or gain unauthorized access to the Subversion repositories.

How the module works?

The "svnserve config file disclosure" module works by sending a GET request to the "/svnserve.conf" path. It then applies two matching conditions to determine if the configuration file is exposed:

- The module checks if the response body contains the specific phrase "This file controls the configuration of the svnserve daemon". This indicates that the response is likely the svnserve.conf file. - The module verifies that the response status code is 200, indicating a successful request.

If both conditions are met, the module reports a vulnerability, indicating that the svnserve.conf file is accessible and potentially exposed to unauthorized users.