Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:WP-README-SCAN |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
Yes |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress Security Scan Recon readme.html infoleak |
Release Date |
2014/07/30 |
Update Number |
2404 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: WordPress Readme.html Scan
This signature detects attempts to access "readme.html", a webpage included in WordPress installations. This is not normally accessed by users, and is generally an indication of a security scan. A successful access confirms the WordPress installation and reveals the WordPress version number. You may be auditing your website's security, or this could be an indication of the intelligence collection phase of a hack attack. The source IP is potentially hostile.
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