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The vCenter STS service cookies must have secure flag set.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258972 | VCST-80-000005 | SV-258972r960792_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The secure flag is an option that can be set by the application server when sending a new cookie to the user within an HTTP Response. The purpose of the secure flag is to prevent cookies from being observed by unauthorized parties due to the transmission of a cookie in clear text. By setting the secure flag, the browser will prevent the transmission of a cookie over an unencrypted channel. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Appliance Secure Token Service (STS) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-07-11 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62712r934572_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # xmllint --format /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/conf/web.xml | sed 's/xmlns=".*"//g' | xmllint --xpath '/web-app/session-config/cookie-config/secure' - Expected result: If the output of the command does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62621r934573_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/conf/web.xml Navigate to the Restart the service with the following command: # vmon-cli --restart sts |