Title

Administrative users and groups with access privilege to the web server must be documented. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

There are typically several individuals and groups involved in running a production web site. In most cases, several types of users on a web server can be identified such as SA's, Web Managers, Auditors, Authors, Developers, and the Clients. Nonetheless, only necessary user and administrative accounts will be allowed on the web server. Accounts will be restricted to those who are necessary to maintain web services, review the server’s operation and the OS. Owing to the sensitivity of web servers, a detailed record of these accounts must be maintained.

Check Content

1. Using User Manager, User Manager for Domains, or Local Users and Groups examine user accounts. 2. Determine if the local sites documentation matches the accounts with access privileges on the server. If documentation does not exist for users and/or groups with access privileges to the web server, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Document the administrative users and groups which have access rights to the web server in the web site SOP or an equivalent document.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38171r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-2257

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Expert Comments

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