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Date Modified Timestamp On Windows

Dan | Last updated: May 04, 2019 01:37AM UTC

Hi, While using burp 1.7.37 on Windows I noticed that the "Date Modified" field is not being updated after closing Burp Suite. I use version control system to upload the latest version of burp file to a repository and it doesn't not detect any changes to burp file as a result.

Rose, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: May 07, 2019 01:02PM UTC

Could you let us know which version of Windows you are using and whether you are using the platform installer or the jar?

Burp User | Last updated: May 08, 2019 05:03PM UTC

I'm using Windows 10 Version 1809 with latest updates. I'm using platform installer and jar file. Both seems to have the same issue.

Rose, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: May 09, 2019 10:10AM UTC

Just to clarify, do you mean that the Burp project file doesn't update or the JAR / .exe?

Burp User | Last updated: May 09, 2019 01:51PM UTC

Here are the reproduction steps for this issue: 1. On a Windows 10 system using Windows explorer go to a folder containing Burp Suite Pro project .burp file, for example 'myproject.burp'. 2. Note the 'Date modified' date and time of 'myproject.burp' project file. 3. Launch Burp Suite Pro program and open 'myproject.burp' project file.. 4. Proxy traffic through Burp Suite Pro using a browser, ensure new data is populated into 'Proxy History' tab. 5. Close Burp Suite Pro program either by clicking on the "x" button in the program windows or by going to Burp > Exit. 6. Using Windows Explorer view the 'Date modified' date and time of the 'myproject.burp' project file. 7. In my case the 'Date modified' date and time from does not get updated and is the same in step 2 and step 6.

Liam, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: May 09, 2019 02:48PM UTC

Hi Dan Thanks for the additional information. We're going to investigate further. However, it might be that the issue is with the OS.

Burp User | Last updated: May 28, 2019 01:40AM UTC

Hi, I just wanted to see if there was any update on this issue.

PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: May 28, 2019 01:52PM UTC

Hi Dan, Thanks for following up. This is a quirk of memory-mapped files on Windows, which Microsoft are "aware":https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/elyasse/2010/04/17/memory-mapped-file-io-may-or-may-not-update-the-file-modified-timestamp/ of. We could workaround this by explicitly setting the modified date when Burp is closed. I've logged a story for this, although it's likely to be some time until we get to it.

Liam, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jun 05, 2019 09:32AM UTC

Hi Dan, this issue is still in our backlog. We'll update you when we make some progress.

Burp User | Last updated: Jul 03, 2019 09:03PM UTC

Hi, Are there any plans to fix this issue anytime soon? I'm using the latest version of Burp and after working on the file to two days the timestamp still says 7/1 even though today is 7/3.

Ben, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jul 10, 2019 02:14PM UTC

Hi Dan, Our Burp Professional development team are now actively working on this issue so, hopefully, we should be able to make some progress in getting it resolved. As noted in previous messages, we will update you in this thread when a fix gets implemented.

Burp User | Last updated: Jan 08, 2020 10:49PM UTC

Hi, Just wanted to check if there was any estimate on when this issue might be fixed as it's still affecting my daily usage of the application on windows 10.

Ben, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Feb 04, 2020 02:15PM UTC

We have released an update (Burp Professional Version 2020.1) that incorporates your feedback and now updates the timestamp on project files. We try our best to use the feedback that adds value to all our users. Sometimes the request may be partially fulfilled or we solved the problem differently to your suggestion. Please feel free to update and provide us with any new feedback to help improve the product further.

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