# Information Disclosure

> Information disclosure, also known as information leakage, is when a website unintentionally reveals sensitive information to its users. Depending on the context, websites may leak all kinds of information to a potential attacker, including:
>
> * Data about other users, such as usernames or financial information
> * Sensitive commercial or business data
> * Technical details about the website and its infrastructure

### Resources

{% embed url="<https://portswigger.net/web-security/information-disclosure>" %}


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://ttp.parzival.sh/pentesting/web-applications/information-disclosure.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.