Symfony security.yml File Disclosure

What is the "Symfony security.yml File Disclosure?"

The "Symfony security.yml File Disclosure" module is designed to detect the exposure of sensitive information through the security.yml file in Symfony applications. Symfony is a popular PHP framework used for developing web applications. This module focuses on identifying misconfigurations that may lead to the disclosure of security-related information.

This module has an informative severity level, which means it provides valuable insights and recommendations but does not indicate an immediate vulnerability.

This module was authored by DhiyaneshDK.

Impact

If the security.yml file is exposed, it can potentially reveal sensitive information about the application's security configuration. This includes details about authentication providers, access control rules, and other security-related settings. Attackers can exploit this information to identify potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the application's security implementation.

How does the module work?

The "Symfony security.yml File Disclosure" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific paths where the security.yml file may be located. It then applies matching conditions to determine if the file is exposed and contains certain keywords related to security configuration.

For example, the module may send a GET request to paths like "/security.yml", "/config/security.yml", or "/app/config/security.yml". It checks if the response status is 200 (OK) and if the file contains specific keywords such as "security:" and "providers:". If these conditions are met, the module flags the exposure of the security.yml file.

By detecting the exposure of the security.yml file, this module helps administrators identify potential security risks and take appropriate measures to secure the configuration.

Matching Conditions:

- The module checks if the response status is 200 (OK).

- It verifies if the security.yml file contains the keywords "security:" and "providers:".

Note: The actual JSON definitions of the module are not shown here for simplicity.