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Server information disclosure

Server headers that reveal software versions can help attackers identify vulnerable components to exploit.

Why It Matters

Knowing your exact server software and version helps attackers find known vulnerabilities. Security through obscurity isn't sufficient alone, but reducing information disclosure is good practice.

How We Check

We check Server and X-Powered-By headers for version information that could aid attackers.

How to Fix

Configure your web server to remove or generalize the Server header. Remove X-Powered-By header entirely. In Express: app.disable('x-powered-by').

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