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Directory Browsing must be disabled on the production web server.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25994 | WA000-WI091 | SV-32645r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Directory browsing allows the contents of a directory to be displayed upon request from a web client. If directory browsing is enabled for a directory in IIS, users could receive a web page listing the contents of the directory. If directory browsing is enabled the risk of inadvertently disclosing sensitive content is increased. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IIS 7.0 Server STIG | 2018-09-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-32869r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 1. Open the IIS Manager. 2. Click the Server. 3. Double-click the Directory Browsing icon. 4. Under the Actions Pane verify Directory Browsing is disabled. If not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29021r1_fix) |
|---|
| 1. Open the IIS Manager. 2. Click the Server. 3. Double-click the Directory Browsing icon. 4. Under the Actions Pane click Disabled. |