DefaultServlet directory listings parameter must be disabled.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The DefaultServlet serves static resources as well as directory listings. It is declared globally in $CATALINA_BASE/conf/web.xml and by default is configured with the directory "listings" parameter set to disabled. If no welcome file is present and the "listings" setting is enabled, a directory listing is shown. Directory listings must be disabled.
- ID
- SV-222954r960963_rule
- Severity
- Low
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
From the Tomcat server as a privileged user:
Edit the $CATALINA_BASE/conf/web.xml file.
Examine the <init-param> elements within the <Servletclass> element, if the "listings" <param-value>element is "true" change the "listings" <param-value> to read "false".