The vSphere UI must not show directory listings.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239702 | VCUI-67-000021 | SV-239702r679212_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Enumeration techniques, such as URL parameter manipulation, rely on being able to obtain information about the web server's directory structure by locating directories without default pages. In this scenario, the web server will display to the user a listing of the files in the directory being accessed. Ensuring that directory listing is disabled is one approach to mitigating the vulnerability. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 UI Tomcat Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42935r679210_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, execute the following command: # xmllint --format /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/web.xml | sed 's/xmlns=".*"//g' | xmllint --xpath '//param-name[text()="listings"]/parent::init-param' - Expected result: If the output of the command does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42894r679211_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/web.xml. Set the Note: The setting should look like the following: |