STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft IIS 8.5 Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The IIS 8.5 web server must separate the hosted applications from hosted web server management functionality.

DISA Rule

SV-214418r508658_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-214418

Group Title

SRG-APP-000211-WSR-000129

Rule Version

IISW-SV-000132

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001082 - The information system separates user functionality (including user interface services) from information system management functionality.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Develop a method to manage the hosted applications, either by moving its management functions off of the IIS 8.5 web server or by accessing the application's management via a uniquely assigned IP address.

Check Contents

Review the IIS 8.5 web server configuration with the System Administrator.

Determine if the IIS 8.5 web server hosts any applications.

If the IIS 8.5 web server does not host any applications, this is Not Applicable.

If the IIS 8.5 web server hosts applications, review the application's management functionality and authentication methods with the System Administrator to determine if the management of the application is accomplished with the same functions and authentication methods as the web server management.

If the IIS 8.5 web server management and the application's management functionality is not separated, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-214418

Documentable

False

Rule Version

IISW-SV-000132

Severity Override Guidance

Review the IIS 8.5 web server configuration with the System Administrator.

Determine if the IIS 8.5 web server hosts any applications.

If the IIS 8.5 web server does not host any applications, this is Not Applicable.

If the IIS 8.5 web server hosts applications, review the application's management functionality and authentication methods with the System Administrator to determine if the management of the application is accomplished with the same functions and authentication methods as the web server management.

If the IIS 8.5 web server management and the application's management functionality is not separated, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4000

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