How to Hide PHP Version from HTTP Headers How to Hide PHP Version from HTTP Headers Exposing the PHP version in HTTP response headers (e.g., X-Powered-By: PHP/7.4.3) gives attackers a clear target. By hiding this information you reduce the attack surface and protect your web software from automated vulnerability scans. This manual walks you through the most effective techniques to conceal the PHP version on Apache, Nginx, and shared‑hosting environments. Why You Should Hide the PHP Version When the PHP version is visible, malicious bots can quickly identify known exploits for that specific release. Even if your program is secure,…
