Check: AS24-U1-000330
Apache Server 2.4 UNIX Server STIG:
AS24-U1-000330
(in versions v2 r6 through v1 r0.1)
Title
The Apache web server must have Web Distributed Authoring (WebDAV) disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
A web server can be installed with functionality that, by its nature, is not secure. WebDAV is an extension to the HTTP protocol that, when developed, was meant to allow users to create, change, and move documents on a server, typically a web server or web share. Allowing this functionality, development, and deployment is much easier for web authors. WebDAV is not widely used and has serious security concerns because it may allow clients to modify unauthorized files on the web server.
Check Content
In a command line, run "httpd -M | sort" to view a list of installed modules. If any of the following modules are present, this is a finding: dav_module dav_fs_module dav_lock_module
Fix Text
Determine where the "dav" modules are located by running the following command: grep -rl "dav_module" <'INSTALL PATH'> Edit the file and comment out the following modules: dav_module dav_fs_module dav_lock_module Restart Apache: apachectl restart
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-214245r879587_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-214245
Group Title: SRG-APP-000141-WSR-000085
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-7 |
Least Functionality |