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The application server must check the validity of all data inputs to the management interface, except those specifically identified by the organization.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-204772 SRG-APP-000251-AS-000165 SV-204772r508029_rule Medium
Description
Invalid user input occurs when a user inserts data or characters into an applications data entry field and the application is unprepared to process that data. This results in unanticipated application behavior potentially leading to an application or information system compromise. Invalid user input is one of the primary methods employed when attempting to compromise an application. Application servers must ensure their management interfaces perform data input validation checks. Input validation consists of evaluating user input and ensuring that only allowed characters are utilized. An example is ensuring that the interfaces are not susceptible to SQL injection attacks.
STIG Date
Application Server Security Requirements Guide 2021-12-10

Details

Check Text ( C-4892r282963_chk )
Review the application server configuration to determine if the system checks the validity of information inputs to the management interface, except those specifically identified by the organization.

If the management interface data inputs are not validated, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-4892r282964_fix)
Configure the application server to check the validity of data inputs into the management interface except those specifically identified by the organization.