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Wgetrc Configuration File Detected
info Web App Scanning Plugin ID 115145
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Synopsis
Wgetrc Configuration File DetectedDescription
A Wgetrc configuration file have been detected on the target web application. These files may contain sensitive information which could assist an attack to conduct further attacks.Solution
Restrict access to the config file or locate it outside the public webroot where possible.See Also
https://www.gnu.org/software/wget/manual/html_node/Wgetrc-Commands.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Info
ID: 115145
Type: remote
Family: Data Exposure
Published: 2/17/2026
Updated: 2/17/2026
Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan