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Parameters.yml - File Discovery

Parameters.yml - File Discovery

Parameters.yml was discovered.

Security Misconfiguration (SM)

"The parameters.yml file is a configuration file used in Symfony-based applications to store sensitive information like database credentials, API keys, and encryption settings. Its exposure can lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, and potential security vulnerabilities if not properly protected or restricted.The parameters.yml file often contains critical information required for the functioning of the application, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to exploit misconfigurations or gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources."

"The parameters.yml file is a configuration file used in Symfony-based applications to store sensitive information like database credentials, API keys, and encryption settings. Its exposure can lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, and potential security vulnerabilities if not properly protected or restricted.The parameters.yml file often contains critical information required for the functioning of the application, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to exploit misconfigurations or gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources."

Impact of the vulnerability

Impact of the vulnerability

Exposing parameters.yml can result in the compromise of sensitive information, including database credentials, jeopardizing the security and integrity of the application or system.

Exposing parameters.yml can result in the compromise of sensitive information, including database credentials, jeopardizing the security and integrity of the application or system.

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 (greater than or equal to 200 and less than 300) and the extraction of the "urlVar" variable from the response URL.

Execute request

The execute section of the template defines the type of request to be executed, which is "single" in this case. It also specifies the requests to be made, where the "modify_url" action is performed on the URLs generated from the "urlPaths" word list.

Validation

The validation section sets the criteria for validating the response of the executed request. It checks that the response code is equal to 200 and that the response payload contains specific strings, such as "parameters:", "database_user", and "database_password". If these conditions are met, the validation is considered successful.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the parameters.yml file in Symfony-based applications

What is the purpose of the parameters.yml file in Symfony-based applications

What is the purpose of the parameters.yml file in Symfony-based applications

How can the exposure of the parameters.yml file lead to security vulnerabilities

How can the exposure of the parameters.yml file lead to security vulnerabilities

How can the exposure of the parameters.yml file lead to security vulnerabilities

What are the potential consequences of exposing the parameters.yml file

What are the potential consequences of exposing the parameters.yml file

What are the potential consequences of exposing the parameters.yml file

What category does the vulnerability related to the parameters.yml file fall under

What category does the vulnerability related to the parameters.yml file fall under

What category does the vulnerability related to the parameters.yml file fall under

What are some common paths that the test will check for the presence of the parameters.yml file

What are some common paths that the test will check for the presence of the parameters.yml file

What are some common paths that the test will check for the presence of the parameters.yml file

What are the validation criteria used to determine if the parameters.yml file is exposed

What are the validation criteria used to determine if the parameters.yml file is exposed

What are the validation criteria used to determine if the parameters.yml file is exposed

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"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."

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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."

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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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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