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The container platform application program interface (API) must uniquely identify and authenticate users.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-233076 SRG-APP-000148-CTR-000340 SV-233076r600717_rule Medium
Description
The container platform requires user accounts to perform container platform tasks. These tasks are often performed through the container platform API. Protecting the API from users who are not authorized or authenticated is essential to keep the container platform stable. Protection of platform and application data and enhances the protections put in place for Denial-of Service (DoS) attacks.
STIG Date
Container Platform Security Requirements Guide 2021-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-36012r600715_chk )
Review the container platform configuration to determine if users are uniquely identified and authenticated before the API is executed.

If users are not uniquely identified or are not authenticated, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-35980r600716_fix)
Configure the container platform to uniquely identify and authenticate users before container platform API access.