Description
The presence of the X-Powered-By header reveals the technologies used by the web server, providing valuable information to attackers. This disclosure can aid attackers in identifying vulnerabilities and planning their attacks more effectively.
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To mitigate this issue, configure the web server to stop sending the X-Powered-By header.
References
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- Tags:
- HTTP Headers
- Information Disclosure
- Application Misconfiguration
- Web Server
Anything's wrong? Let us know Last updated on May 13, 2024