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Example applications must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-222958 | TCAT-AS-000560 | SV-222958r879587_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Tomcat provides example applications, documentation, and other directories in the default installation which do not serve a production use. These files must be deleted. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat Application Server 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-24630r426318_chk ) |
|---|
| From the Tomcat server OS type the following command: sudo ls -l $CATALINA_BASE/webapps/examples. If the examples folder exists or contains any content, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24619r426319_fix) |
|---|
| From the Tomcat server OS type the following command: sudo rm -rf $CATALINA_BASE/webapps/examples |