The vCenter UI service example applications must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259130 | VCUI-80-000141 | SV-259130r935294_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Tomcat provides example applications, documentation, and other directories in the default installation that do not serve a production use. These files must be deleted. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Appliance User Interface (UI) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-10-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62870r935292_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # ls -l /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/webapps/examples If the examples folder exists or contains any content, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62779r935293_fix) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # rm -rf /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/webapps/examples |