404 to $4,000: Exposed .git, .env, and Hidden Dev Files via Predictable Paths”
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Summary
A common bug-hunting technique being used by hackers globally is to look for sensitive information in supposedly non-existent or hidden files on websites and applications.
Typically, a web server will return a “404 Not Found” error when a file or page does not exist.
However, hackers have found that accessing the underlying file management system can sometimes lead to information disclosure, with developers often forgetting to properly lock down access to certain files.
Such files and folders might contain source code, configuration details, encryption keys, database passwords, and other sensitive data.
The article outlines common files to look for, and some ways to automate the hunt.