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Web server status module must be disabled.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

The Apache mod_info module provides information on the server configuration via access to a /server-info URL location, while the mod_status module provides current server performance statistics. While having server configuration and status information available as a web page may be convenient, it is recommended that these modules not be enabled: Once mod_info is loaded into the server, its handler capability is available in per-directory .htaccess files and can leak sensitive information from the configuration directives of other Apache modules such as system paths, usernames/passwords, database names, etc. If mod_status is loaded into the server, its handler capability is available in all configuration files, including per-directory files (e.g., .htaccess) and may have security-related ramifications.

Property Value
Responsibility Web Administrator

ID
SV-33171r2_rule
Version
WA00510 W22
Severity
Medium
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Disable info and status modules by adding a "#" in front of them within the httpd.conf file, and restarting the Apache service.