Title

Web server status module will 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’s 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

Open the httpd.conf file. Search for uncommented LoadModule info_module and LoadModule status_module directive statements. If any of these statements are found uncommented, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Disable info and status modules by adding a "#" in front of them within the httpd.conf file, and restarting the Apache httpd service.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-36612r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26294

Group Title: WA00510

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