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Server Information Disclosure

Checks if Server or X-Powered-By headers reveal software versions (e.g. Apache/2.4.41, PHP/7.4.3), aiding attacker reconnaissance.

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Why It Matters

Advertising exact web server versions helps attackers search CVE databases for unpatched vulnerabilities.

How We Check This

We inspect the Server and X-Powered-By response headers for version numbers and framework identifiers.

How to Fix & Implement

Copy-paste configuration blocks tailored for your web server or edge proxy.

nginx snippet
server_tokens off; # /etc/nginx/nginx.conf

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hiding server banners true security?

It is defense-in-depth: it stops automated bot scans from targeting known version exploits.