Test Methods ( Detailed Overview )

Here is a list of every test performed by Web Scan Service.

Common Documentation HTML Files

Remediation Task

Remove file

WASC Classification

Information Disclosure: Information Leakage

Affected Products

This issue may affect different types of products

Technical Description

A "readme" or "changelog" documentation file in HTML was found. These files normally contain the description of the software you are using in your web application. Also the description normally contain the version number which makes it easy to search for existing vulnerabilities in the web.

Fix Recommendation

Files containing a documentation are not needed in the final application. Remove the file.