Secrets & Exposure
high Severity
Free Check
Directory Listing Enabled
Verifies that web servers do not automatically index folder contents when no default index.html is present.
Why It Matters
Directory listings allow attackers to browse all files, uploaded documents, logs, and temporary scripts on your server.
How We Check This
We probe common folders (/uploads/, /images/, /static/) and inspect responses for "Index of /" signatures.
How to Fix & Implement
Copy-paste configuration blocks tailored for your web server or edge proxy.
nginx snippet
autoindex off; # in nginx.conf or server block
Frequently Asked Questions
What is autoindex in Nginx?
It is the module that generates automatic file lists when an index file is absent.