Debug Mode Enabled

What This Means 
 This finding indicates that WordPress debug mode is enabled on your site. 
 Debug mode is intended for development and troubleshooting, not for production use. 
 
 Why It Matters 
 When debug mode is enabled, your site may display: 
 
 error messages 
 warnings and notices 
 file paths 
 system details 
 
 This information can be used by attackers to: 
 
 understand your site structure 
 identify vulnerabilities 
 gain insight into your environment 
 
 
 How Steel Security Detects This 
 Steel Security checks whether WordPress debug settings are enabled. 
 This includes: 
 
 debug output being displayed 
 debug logging configuration 
 
 If debug mode is active in a way that exposes information, it is flagged. 
 
 How to Fix It 
 To resolve this issue: 
 
 disable debug mode in your WordPress configuration 
 ensure errors are not displayed publicly 
 use logging instead of on-screen output for troubleshooting 
 
 You may also use Steel Security hardening controls related to debug settings. 
 
 What to Expect After Fixing 
 After disabling debug mode: 
 
 error messages will no longer be visible to visitors 
 sensitive system details will be hidden 
 your site will appear more stable and secure 
 
 
 How to Verify 
 To verify the fix: 
 
 reload your site and observe for visible errors 
 confirm that warnings and notices are not displayed 
 optionally review logs for captured errors 
 
 
 Common Causes 
 
 debug mode left enabled after development 
 troubleshooting changes not reverted 
 misconfigured environment settings 
 
 
 Best Practices 
 
 disable debug mode in production environments 
 use error logs for troubleshooting instead of display 
 separate development and production configurations 
 review debug settings regularly 
 
 
 Related 
 
 Disable Debug Mode 
 Limit Exposure of System Info 
 Hide Version Information