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edited Dec 31, 2015 at 2:59

Why is it necessary to prevent direct access to included files? For example:

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
    exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

Note: I notice many plugins do this but I don't see it in WordPress core files (such as capabilities.php for example).

Why is it necessary to prevent direct access to included files? For example:

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
    exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

Note: I notice many plugins do this but I don't see it in WordPress core files (such as capabilities.php for example).

Why is it necessary to prevent direct access to included files? For example:

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
    exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

I notice many plugins do this but I don't see it in WordPress core files (such as capabilities.php for example).

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asked Dec 31, 2015 at 2:56

Why is it necessary to prevent direct access to included files?

Why is it necessary to prevent direct access to included files? For example:

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
    exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

Note: I notice many plugins do this but I don't see it in WordPress core files (such as capabilities.php for example).

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