Title

The IIS 8.5 web server must have a global authorization rule configured to restrict access. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Authorization rules can be configured at the server, website, folder (including Virtual Directories), or file level. It is recommended that URL Authorization be configured to only grant access to the necessary security principals. Configuring a global Authorization rule that restricts access ensures inheritance of the settings down through the hierarchy of web directories. This will ensure access to current and future content is only granted to the appropriate principals, mitigating risk of unauthorized access.

Check Content

If ASP.NET is not installed, this is Not Applicable. If the server is hosting SharePoint, this is Not Applicable. If the server is hosting WSUS, this is Not Applicable. If the server is hosting Exchange, this is Not Applicable. Open the IIS 8.5 Manager. Click the IIS 8.5 web server name. Double-click the ".NET Authorization Rules" icon. Ensure "All Users" is set to "Allow", and "Anonymous Users" is set to "Deny", otherwise this is a finding. If any other rules are present, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Open the IIS 8.5 Manager. Click the IIS 8.5 web server name. Double-click the ".NET Authorization Rules" icon. Alter the list as necessary to ensure "All Users" is set to "Allow" and "Anonymous Users" is set to "Deny". Remove any other line items.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-214441r881085_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-214441

Group Title: SRG-APP-000516-WSR-000174

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