Check: VCUI-67-000004
VMware vSphere 6.7 UI Tomcat STIG:
VCUI-67-000004
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r1)
Title
vSphere UI must protect cookies from XSS. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Cookies are a common way to save session state over the HTTP(S) protocol. If an attacker can compromise session data stored in a cookie, they are better able to launch an attack against the server and its applications. When a cookie is tagged with the "HttpOnly" flag, it tells the browser that this particular cookie should only be accessed by the originating server. Any attempt to access the cookie from client script is strictly forbidden. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000001-WSR-000002, SRG-APP-000439-WSR-000154
Check Content
At the command prompt, execute the following command: # xmllint --format /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/context.xml | xmllint --xpath '/Context/@useHttpOnly' - Expected result: useHttpOnly="true" If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Navigate to and open /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/context.xml. Add the following configuration to the <Context> node: useHttpOnly="true" Example: <Context useHttpOnly="true" sessionCookieName="VSPHERE-UI-JSESSIONID" sessionCookiePath="/ui">
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-239685r879511_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-239685
Group Title: SRG-APP-000001-WSR-000002
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-000054 |
The information system limits the number of concurrent sessions for each organization-defined account and/or account type to an organization-defined number of sessions. |
CCI-002418 |
The information system protects the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information. |