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Flask Debug Mode Enabled

Flask Debug Mode Enabled Misconfiguration.

Security Misconfiguration (SM)

The Flask Debug Mode Enabled misconfiguration occurs when the debug mode is enabled in a Flask application. Debug mode is a development feature that provides detailed error messages, interactive consoles, and other debugging capabilities. However, enabling debug mode in a production environment can expose sensitive information and introduce security risks. Attackers can exploit debug mode to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or obtain sensitive configuration details. This misconfiguration has a low severity level and falls under the Security Misconfiguration category.

The Flask Debug Mode Enabled misconfiguration occurs when the debug mode is enabled in a Flask application. Debug mode is a development feature that provides detailed error messages, interactive consoles, and other debugging capabilities. However, enabling debug mode in a production environment can expose sensitive information and introduce security risks. Attackers can exploit debug mode to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or obtain sensitive configuration details. This misconfiguration has a low severity level and falls under the Security Misconfiguration category.

Impact of the vulnerability

Impact of the vulnerability

Enabling Flask debug mode in a production environment exposes sensitive information and introduces security vulnerabilities to potential unauthorized access and code execution.

Enabling Flask debug mode in a production environment exposes sensitive information and introduces security vulnerabilities to potential unauthorized access and code execution.

How this template works

APIs Selection

The API selection filters in this template specify the criteria for selecting the API 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 executed, which is a single request in this case. It also includes the modification of the URL by appending "/console" to the extracted URL variable.

Validation

The validation section specifies the expected response code (200) and validates that the response payload contains the string "Interactive Console". This ensures that the request was successful and the expected functionality of an interactive console is present.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of enabling Flask debug mode in a development environment

Why is enabling Flask debug mode in a production environment considered a security misconfiguration

How can attackers exploit Flask debug mode to gain unauthorized access

What are the potential security risks of enabling Flask debug mode in a production environment

How can Flask developers mitigate the risks associated with debug mode misconfiguration

Are there any recommended alternatives to using Flask debug mode in a production environment

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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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