Hidden File Exposure

By
Anandhu Krishnan
Published on
14 May 2024
Vulnerability

Description

A sensitive file was inadvertently exposed, potentially revealing administrative, configuration, or credential information that could be exploited by an attacker for unauthorized access or social engineering attacks.

Recommendation

Carefully evaluate the necessity of this component in production. If it’s not essential, consider disabling or removing it to minimize exposure. If it is crucial, ensure secure authentication and authorization are implemented, and restrict access to internal systems or specific source IPs when possible.


Written by
Anandhu Krishnan
Anandhu Krishnan
Lead Engineer
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