Description

WordPress root directory contains a file named readme.html. The readme.html file may reveal sensitive information and is not needed from a functional perspective.

Remediation

Delete the /readme.html file from the WordPress root directory.

References

OWASP Wordpress Security Implementation Guideline

Related Vulnerabilities

WordPress Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Vulnerability (CVE-2016-5835)

WordPress 5.4.x Multiple Vulnerabilities (5.4 - 5.4.6)

WordPress Plugin Service Finder-Provider and Business Listing Local File Disclosure (3.0)

TYPO3 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Vulnerability (CVE-2009-0815)

WordPress Plugin Ninja Forms Contact Form-The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress Multiple Vulnerabilities (3.4.33)

Severity

Info

Classification

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Configuration Information Disclosure Test Files CWE-200