Title

The web server must use cryptography to protect the integrity of remote sessions. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Data exchanged between the user and the web server can range from static display data to credentials used to log into the hosted application. Even when data appears to be static, the non-displayed logic in a web page may expose business logic or trusted system relationships. The integrity of all the data being exchanged between the user and web server must always be trusted. To protect the integrity and trust, encryption methods should be used to protect the complete communication session.

Check Content

Review the web server documentation and configuration to make certain that the web server is configured to use cryptography to protect the integrity of remote access sessions. If the web server is not configured to use cryptography to protect the integrity of remote access sessions, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the web server to utilize encryption during remote access sessions.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-206353r960762_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-206353

Group Title: SRG-APP-000015

Expert Comments

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