Description
Unreferenced repositories, such as those from version control systems like Git, SVN, CVS, and Mercurial, contain valuable information such as source code, historical changes, and usernames. Attackers may exploit unreferenced repositories to gain insights into an application’s codebase and potentially discover vulnerabilities.
Recommendation
To mitigate the risk of information disclosure, promptly remove unreferenced repositories from publicly accessible locations. Implement controls to prevent the deployment or exposure of repositories in the future.
References
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See something that needs correcting? Let us knowUpdated May 13, 2024