Version Disclosure (W3 Total Cache)

Summary#

Invicti identified a version disclosure (W3 Total Cache) in the target web server's HTTP response.

This information can help an attacker gain a greater understanding of the systems in use and potentially develop further attacks targeted at the specific version of W3 Total Cache.

Impact#

An attacker might use the disclosed information to harvest specific security vulnerabilities for the version identified.

Remediation#

Configure your web server to prevent information leakage from the X-Powered-By header of its HTTP response.

Classifications#

OWASP 2017-A6, ISO27001-A.18.1.3, HIPAA-164.306(a), 164.308(a), OWASP 2013-A5, CAPEC-170, CWE-205, WASC-13

Version Disclosure (W3 Total Cache)

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