The vCenter UI service default documentation must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259132 | VCUI-80-000143 | SV-259132r935300_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Tomcat provides 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-62872r935298_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # ls -l /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/webapps/docs If the "docs" folder exists or contains any content, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62781r935299_fix) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # rm -rf /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/webapps/docs |