XAMPP Environment Variables Exposure

What is the "XAMPP Environment Variables Exposure?"

The "XAMPP Environment Variables Exposure" module is designed to detect a specific misconfiguration in the XAMPP software. XAMPP is a popular open-source web server solution that includes Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl. This module focuses on identifying a vulnerability related to the exposure of environment variables in XAMPP.

The severity of this vulnerability is classified as low, indicating that it may not pose a significant risk but should still be addressed to ensure the security of the XAMPP environment.

This module was authored by melbadry9 and DhiyaneshDK.

Impact

If the XAMPP Environment Variables Exposure vulnerability is present, it could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the environment variables of the XAMPP server. This information could include sensitive configuration details, database credentials, or other sensitive data that could be exploited by attackers.

How does the module work?

The module works by sending an HTTP GET request to the "/cgi-bin/printenv.pl" path on the target XAMPP server. It then applies a series of matching conditions to determine if the vulnerability is present.

The matching conditions include:

- Checking if the response body contains the strings "<TITLE>Environment Variables</TITLE>" and "Environment Variables:" - Verifying that the response header includes the string "text/html" - Ensuring that the HTTP response status code is 200 (OK)

If all of these conditions are met, the module will report the vulnerability, indicating that the XAMPP server is exposing environment variables.