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The vCenter UI service host-manager webapp must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259136 | VCUI-80-000155 | SV-259136r1003680_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Tomcat provides host management functionality through either a default host-manager webapp or through local editing of the configuration files. The host-manager webapp files must be deleted, and administration must be performed through the local editing of the configuration files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Appliance User Interface (UI) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-07-11 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62876r1003679_chk ) |
|---|
| At the command prompt, run the following command: # ls -l /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/webapps/host-manager If the host-manager folder exists or contains any content, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62785r935311_fix) |
|---|
| At the command prompt, run the following command: # rm -rf /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/webapps/host-manager |