OWASP / OWASP/SecurityShepherd
[BUG] XXE levels don't create solution file when opened
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- Java
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Description
Describe the bug
When you open the XXE levels from Admin -> Module Management -> Open and Close Modules the level solution file is not created.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Log in with admin
- Admin -> Module Management -> Open and Close Modules
- Open an XXE level
- Check file system - the solution file with the key is not created
This also is observed in by Category.
Expected behavior
The solution files are created on the filesystem when its opened from this.
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Reproduce the issue through Admin → Module Management → Open and Close Modules by opening an XXE level, then trace the code handling XXE level opening and the equivalent By Category path. Done means the solution file containing the key is created on the filesystem in both flows.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100