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How to remove Server:nginx header that is always returned in response?

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Description

Hi,
All responses contain Server:nginx
It provide some information disclosure to hackers.

is it possible to remove this header with some built-in module / command?

thanks,
Tal

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating where this buildpack configures NGINX response headers, then determine whether suppressing the Server header is supported; done means verifying that responses no longer expose Server: nginx.

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Tech stack
nginx
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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