In addition to creating a parent directory index, here are some tips for better management of your private images:
6.2 Access-control and design changes
Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding directory indexing vulnerabilities and implementing robust solutions to secure your private assets. The Danger of Open Parent Directories parent directory index of private images better
If you just want to stop the listing, you can tell your web server not to show folder contents. For Apache: file in the folder and add: Options -Indexes For Nginx: In your server block, set autoindex off; Method B: The Better Fix (Store Outside Root) Do not store private images in the public web root ( public_html If your website is at /var/www/mywebsite , place your private images at /var/private_files In addition to creating a parent directory index,