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docker-compose.yml exposure

Attacker can get unauthorized access of Docker Compose configuration files.

Security Misconfiguration (SM)

"Docker Compose.yml Exposure refers to the vulnerability where Docker Compose configuration files, such as docker-compose.yml and related variants, are exposed due to misconfiguration. Unauthorized access to these files can reveal sensitive information about the containerized application, including its services, configurations, and version details. Attackers can exploit this exposure to identify weaknesses, manipulate container settings, and potentially compromise the security of the application's environment. Promptly addressing this vulnerability is essential to prevent unauthorized access, protect sensitive data, and maintain the overall security of the containerized application."

"Docker Compose.yml Exposure refers to the vulnerability where Docker Compose configuration files, such as docker-compose.yml and related variants, are exposed due to misconfiguration. Unauthorized access to these files can reveal sensitive information about the containerized application, including its services, configurations, and version details. Attackers can exploit this exposure to identify weaknesses, manipulate container settings, and potentially compromise the security of the application's environment. Promptly addressing this vulnerability is essential to prevent unauthorized access, protect sensitive data, and maintain the overall security of the containerized application."

Impact of the vulnerability

Impact of the vulnerability

Exposing Docker Compose configuration files allows attackers to gain insights into the application's containerized structure, services, and configurations. This information can be exploited to identify weaknesses, manipulate container settings, and potentially compromise the application's security.

Exposing Docker Compose configuration files allows attackers to gain insights into the application's containerized structure, services, and configurations. This information can be exploited to identify weaknesses, manipulate container settings, and potentially compromise the application's 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 "urlVar" variable from the URL.

Execute request

The execute section of the template defines the type of request to be executed, which is a single request in this case. It also specifies the modifications to be made to the URL using the "urlPaths" word list, and enables following redirects.

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 both the "version" and "services" keywords.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the "urlPaths" word list in the array

How does the "execute" section of the array modify the URL

What is the purpose of the "validate" section in the array

How does the "response_payload" validation work

What is the significance of the "severity" field in the array

How can an attacker exploit the vulnerability described in the "info" field

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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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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

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