Details
By separating Apache web server security functions from non-privileged users, roles can be developed that can then be used to administer the Apache web server. Forcing users to change from a non-privileged account to a privileged account when operating on the Apache web server or on security-relevant information forces users to only operate as a Web Server Administrator when necessary. Operating in this manner allows for better logging of changes and better forensic information and limits accidental changes to the Apache web server.
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Solution
Restrict access to the web administration tool to only the System Administrator, Web Manager, or the Web Manager designees.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Access Control.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.
References
- 800-53|AC-6(10)
- CAT|II
- CCI|CCI-002235
- Rule-ID|SV-214261r612240_rule
- STIG-ID|AS24-U1-000690
- STIG-Legacy|SV-102801
- STIG-Legacy|V-92713
- Vuln-ID|V-214261