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Directory Listing Enabled

Verifies that web servers do not automatically index folder contents when no default index.html is present.

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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.