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Web content directories must not be anonymously shared.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-2226 WG210 IIS7 SV-32529r2_rule Medium
Description
Anonymously shared directories are exposed to unnecessary risk. Any unnecessary exposure increases the risk that an intruder could exploit this access and compromise the web content or cause web server performance problems.
STIG Date
IIS 7.0 WEB SITE STIG 2017-12-21

Details

Check Text ( C-32831r1_chk )
1. Open the IIS Manager.
2. Click the site name under review.
3. Click Edit Permissions on the Actions Pane.
4. Click the Sharing tab.
5. If there are any anonymous shares under Network File and Folder sharing, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-29056r1_fix)
1. Open the IIS Manager.
2. Click the site name under review.
3. Click Edit Permissions on the Actions Pane.
4. Select the Sharing button.
5. Click Share and then click stop sharing.