Version Information Exposed
What This Means
This finding indicates that your site is exposing version information for WordPress or related components.
This information may be visible in page source, headers, or other outputs.
Why It Matters
Version information can help attackers identify:
- known vulnerabilities
- outdated software
- specific attack methods
Even if your site is up to date, exposing version details makes it easier to target.
How Steel Security Detects This
Steel Security checks for common locations where version information may be exposed.
This may include:
If version details are detectable, the site is flagged.
How to Fix It
To resolve this issue:
- remove or hide version information from public output
- limit exposure in headers and metadata
- apply Steel Security hardening controls related to version hiding
What to Expect After Fixing
After applying protections:
- version information will no longer be easily visible
- your site will be harder to fingerprint
- there should be no impact on functionality
How to Verify
To verify the fix:
- view the page source of your site
- inspect response headers
- check for visible version strings
Confirm that version details are no longer exposed.
Common Causes
- default WordPress behavior exposing version meta tags
- plugins or themes revealing version information
- server headers including version details
Best Practices
- avoid exposing version information publicly
- keep WordPress and plugins updated
- combine with other information exposure controls
- review headers and output regularly