Check: WA00510 A22
APACHE Server 2.0 for Unix:
WA00510 A22
(in version v1 r5)
Title
Web server status module must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The Apache mod_info module provides information on the server configuration via access to a /server-info URL location, while the mod_status module provides current server performance statistics. While having server configuration and status information available as a web page may be convenient, it is recommended that these modules not be enabled: Once mod_info is loaded into the server, its handler capability is available in per-directory .htaccess files and can leak sensitive information from the configuration directives of other Apache modules such as system paths, usernames/passwords, database names, etc. If mod_status is loaded into the server, its handler capability is available in all configuration files, including per-directory files (e.g., .htaccess) and may have security-related ramifications.
Check Content
Enter the following command: /usr/local/Apache2.2/bin/httpd –M. This will provide a list of all loaded modules. If any of the following modules are found, this is a finding. info_module status_module
Fix Text
Edit the httpd.conf file and disable info_module and status_module.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-33218r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-26294
Group Title: WA00510
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