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What is this endpoint?
web.config
IIS Web Configuration
What an attacker could do
This IIS configuration file can reveal connection strings, machine keys, custom handlers, and rewrite rules; a leaked machineKey enables ViewState forgery that can lead to remote code execution.
How to defend it
IIS blocks web.config by default - verify that protection is intact, store secrets in protected config sections or environment variables, and never copy web.config into a downloadable location.
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