Subversion (SVN) Server -Port 3690

Basic info

Apache Subversion (SVN) is a centralized version control system used to manage the current and historical state of files and directories. It is widely used in software development to track changes, maintain project history, and collaborate across teams.

If misconfigured or exposed to the internet without restrictions, an attacker can:

  • Enumerate repository names.

  • Download full project source code.

  • Access sensitive files such as configuration files, credentials, and API keys.


Key Details

  • Default Port: 3690/tcp

  • Service Name: svnserve

  • License: Apache License

  • Risk: Source code leaks, sensitive data exposure.


Port Discovery

Check if the port is open:

nmap -p 3690 <target>

PORT     STATE SERVICE
3690/tcp open  svnserve

You can connect directly to grab the banner:

nc -vn <target> 3690

This might reveal the SVN version and server info.


Enumeration

1. List Repository Contents

svn ls svn://<target>

2. View Commit History

svn log svn://<target>

This can reveal usernames, commit messages, and possible hints about sensitive files.


3. Checkout Entire Repository

svn checkout svn://<target>

This downloads the full source code locally.


4. Access Specific Revisions

svn up -r <revision_number>

This switches the working directory to revision 2, allowing you to explore historical code.


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