Exposed Prometheus metrics

Exposed Prometheus metrics endpoint found.

Security Misconfiguration (SM)

Impact of the vulnerability

Exposing Prometheus metrics can provide insights into the system, potentially aiding attackers in identifying vulnerabilities and exploiting them.

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 checking the response code to be between 200 and 299 and extracting the URL from the response.

Execute request

The execute section defines the type of request to be executed. In this template, a single request is made to the modified URL obtained from the API selection filters. The request modifies the URL by appending "/metrics" to it.

Validation

The validation section specifies the expected response code and payload. In this template, the response code is expected to be 200, indicating a successful request. The response payload is validated to contain at least one of the specified metrics, such as "cpu_seconds_total" or "http_request_duration_seconds".

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the "id" field in the array

How does the "response_code" filter work in the "api_selection_filters" section

What does the "modify_url" action do in the "execute" section

How does the "response_code" validation work in the "validate" section

What does the "contains_either" validation do in the "validate" section

How can the severity of the test be determined from the array

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"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. "

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