Vagrantfile Exposure

What is the "Vagrantfile Exposure?"

The "Vagrantfile Exposure" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in Vagrantfile files. Vagrantfile is a configuration file used by the Vagrant software to define and configure virtual development environments. This module focuses on identifying potential security vulnerabilities related to the exposure of sensitive information through Vagrantfile files.

This module has a severity level of low, indicating that the identified vulnerabilities may have limited impact or pose a lower risk.

This module was authored by DhiyaneshDk.

Impact

If a misconfiguration is detected through this module, it could potentially expose sensitive information contained within the Vagrantfile. This could include credentials, API keys, or other sensitive data that should not be publicly accessible. The exposure of such information could lead to unauthorized access or compromise of the affected system.

How does the module work?

The "Vagrantfile Exposure" module works by performing HTTP requests to specific paths, such as "/Vagrantfile". It then applies a set of matching conditions to determine if a misconfiguration is present.

For example, one of the matching conditions checks if the response body contains the paths "./vagrant/config/vagrant-local.yml" or "./vagrant/config/vagrant-local.example.yml". If these paths are found, it indicates a potential misconfiguration.

Additionally, the module checks the response headers to ensure that the content type is not "application/json" or "text/html". If either of these content types is detected, it suggests that the Vagrantfile may be exposed.

The module also verifies that the HTTP response status is 200, indicating a successful request. If all matching conditions are met, the module reports a potential vulnerability.

Please note that the actual JSON definitions of the module are not shown here for simplicity.