STIGQter: STIG Summary: Web Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 26 Apr 2019:

The web server must have resource mappings set to disable the serving of certain file types.

DISA Rule

SV-54278r3_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-41701

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141-WSR-000083

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000141-WSR-000083

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the web server to only serve file types to the user that are needed by the hosted applications. All other file types must be disabled.

Check Contents

Review the web server documentation and deployment configuration to determine what types of files are being used for the hosted applications.

If the web server is configured to allow other file types not associated with the hosted application, especially those associated with logs, configuration files, passwords, etc., this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-41701

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000141-WSR-000083

Severity Override Guidance

Review the web server documentation and deployment configuration to determine what types of files are being used for the hosted applications.

If the web server is configured to allow other file types not associated with the hosted application, especially those associated with logs, configuration files, passwords, etc., this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2557

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