Home

/

Test

/

Config File Exposure

Config File Exposure

Attacker can get unauthorized access to JSON configuration files.

Security Misconfiguration (SM)

"JSON Config Exposure refers to the vulnerability where JSON configuration files, such as default.json, config.json, and credentials/config.json, are exposed due to misconfiguration. Unauthorized access to these files can lead to the exposure of sensitive information like API keys, AWS credentials, and server configurations. Attackers can exploit this exposure to misuse API keys, gain unauthorized access to AWS services, or exploit server vulnerabilities. Addressing this vulnerability promptly is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and protect the confidentiality of sensitive data and the security of the system."

"JSON Config Exposure refers to the vulnerability where JSON configuration files, such as default.json, config.json, and credentials/config.json, are exposed due to misconfiguration. Unauthorized access to these files can lead to the exposure of sensitive information like API keys, AWS credentials, and server configurations. Attackers can exploit this exposure to misuse API keys, gain unauthorized access to AWS services, or exploit server vulnerabilities. Addressing this vulnerability promptly is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and protect the confidentiality of sensitive data and the security of the system."

Impact of the vulnerability

Impact of the vulnerability

Enables attackers to misuse API keys, gain unauthorized access, and exploit server vulnerabilities, posing a significant risk to data and system security.

Enables attackers to misuse API keys, gain unauthorized access, and exploit server vulnerabilities, posing a significant risk to data and system security.

How this template works

APIs Selection

The API selection filters in this template specify the criteria for selecting the APIs to be tested. In this case, the filters include the response code range (between 200 and 299) and the extraction of the URL variable.

Execute request

The execute section defines the type of request to be made and the modifications to be applied to the URL. In this template, a single request is made, and the URL is modified using the URL paths specified in the wordLists section.

Validation

The validation section defines the criteria for validating the response of the executed request. In this template, the response code is expected to be 200, and the response payload should contain either the strings "api_keys", "aws", or "server". If these conditions are met, the vulnerability is considered present.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this test

What is the purpose of this test

What is the purpose of this test

How does the test identify misconfigurations

How does the test identify misconfigurations

How does the test identify misconfigurations

What are the potential risks associated with JSON configuration file exposure

What are the potential risks associated with JSON configuration file exposure

What are the potential risks associated with JSON configuration file exposure

How does the test validate the presence of sensitive information

How does the test validate the presence of sensitive information

How does the test validate the presence of sensitive information

What is the severity level assigned to this vulnerability

What is the severity level assigned to this vulnerability

What is the severity level assigned to this vulnerability

Are there any references or resources available for further information

Are there any references or resources available for further information

Are there any references or resources available for further information

Loved by security teams!

Loved by security teams!

Product Hunt Badge

"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

Loom Company logo

Security team,

Loom

"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

Loom Company logo

Security team,

Loom

"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

Loom Company logo

Security team,

Loom

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

Rippling Company logo

Security team,

Rippling

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

Rippling Company logo

Security team,

Rippling

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

Rippling Company logo

Security team,

Rippling

Explore other tests

eSMTP - Config Discovery

Nginx - Git Configuration Exposure

Laravel - Sensitive Information Disclosure

Docker Container - Misconfiguration Exposure

Msmtp - Config Exposure

Parameters.yml - File Discovery

Mongo Express - Unauthenticated Access

Apache Airflow Configuration Exposure

Dockerrun AWS Configuration Exposure

Apache Config file disclosure

Appspec Yml Disclosure

CGI script environment variable

Learn more:

AktoGPT-Secure-API
AktoGPT-Secure-API
AktoGPT-Secure-API

Content

4 min read

Introducing AktoGPT to secure APIs

top-10-owasp-apisecurity-2019
top-10-owasp-apisecurity-2019
top-10-owasp-apisecurity-2019

Content

10 min read

What's changed in OWASP API Security Top 10 2023 Release Candidate from 2019?

Suggest API security tests

Suggest API security tests

We're actively building the test library. Suggest a test! If we like your suggestion, you will see it in the library in few days.

We're actively building the test library. Suggest a test! If we like your suggestion, you will see it in the library in few days.