Web Server / Application favicon.ico Vendor Fingerprinting

info Nessus Plugin ID 20108

Synopsis

The remote web server contains a graphic image that is prone to information disclosure.

Description

The 'favicon.ico' file found on the remote web server belongs to a popular web server. This may be used to fingerprint the web server.

Solution

Remove the 'favicon.ico' file or create a custom one for your site.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 20108

File Name: webserver_favicon.nasl

Version: 1.44

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 10/28/2005

Updated: 6/12/2020

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus