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The JBoss server must be configured to log all admin activity.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-213540 JBOS-AS-000480 SV-213540r615939_rule Medium
Description
In order to be able to provide a forensic history of activity, the application server must ensure users who are granted a privileged role or those who utilize a separate distinct account when accessing privileged functions or data have their actions logged. If privileged activity is not logged, no forensic logs can be used to establish accountability for privileged actions that occur on the system.
STIG Date
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-11-23

Details

Check Text ( C-14763r296286_chk )
Log on to the OS of the JBoss server with OS permissions that allow access to JBoss.
Using the relevant OS commands and syntax, cd to the /bin/ folder.
Run the jboss-cli script.
Connect to the server and authenticate.
Run the command:

/core-service=management/access=audit:read-resource(recursive=true)

Under the "logger" => {audit-log} section of the returned response:
If "enabled" => false, this is a finding
Fix Text (F-14761r296287_fix)
Launch the jboss-cli management interface substituting standalone or domain for based upon the server installation.

//bin/jboss-cli

connect to the server and run the following command:

/core-service=management/access=audit/logger=audit-log:write-attribute(name=enabled,value=true)