Module: tox.ini File Exposure

What is the "tox.ini File Exposure" module?

The "tox.ini File Exposure" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in the tox.ini file. Tox is a generic virtualenv management and test command-line tool that is commonly used in Python projects. This module specifically targets the exposure of the tox.ini file, which can potentially lead to sensitive information being leaked. The severity of this module is classified as low, indicating that the impact of the vulnerability is relatively minor. The original author of this module is not specified.

Impact

If the tox.ini file is exposed, it can potentially reveal sensitive information such as project configurations, environment variables, or API keys. This information can be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access or perform other malicious activities.

How the module works?

The "tox.ini File Exposure" module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the "/tox.ini" path. It then applies a series of matching conditions to determine if the tox.ini file is exposed. The matching conditions include checking the response body for specific keywords like "[tox]" and "[testenv]", verifying the presence of the "application/octet-stream" header, and ensuring that the response status is 200 (OK).

Here is an example of an HTTP request sent by this module:

GET /tox.ini

The matching conditions for this module are as follows:

- The response body must contain the keywords "[tox]" and "[testenv]". - The "application/octet-stream" header must be present in the response. - The response status must be 200 (OK).

When all of these conditions are met, the module will report a vulnerability, indicating that the tox.ini file is exposed.