AS24-U1-000690 - Non-privileged accounts on the hosting system must only access Apache web server security-relevant information and functions through a distinct administrative account.

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Information

By separating Apache web server security functions from non-privileged users, roles can be developed that can then be used to administer the Apache web server. Forcing users to change from a non-privileged account to a privileged account when operating on the Apache web server or on security-relevant information forces users to only operate as a Web Server Administrator when necessary. Operating in this manner allows for better logging of changes and better forensic information and limits accidental changes to the Apache web server.

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Solution

Restrict access to the web administration tool to only the System Administrator, Web Manager, or the Web Manager designees.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Apache_Server_2-4_UNIX_Y22M01_STIG.zip

Item Details

References: CAT|II, CCI|CCI-002235, Rule-ID|SV-214261r612240_rule, STIG-ID|AS24-U1-000690, STIG-Legacy|SV-102801, STIG-Legacy|V-92713, Vuln-ID|V-214261

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 141d5073e6b2502a8de7556a718d4ef13de621df6fa93f994a17db84719868ad