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  • The web server must use a vendor-supported version of the web server software.

    Many vulnerabilities are associated with old versions of web server software. As hot fixes and patches are issued, these solutions are included in the next version of the server software. Maintain...
    Rule High Severity
  • WG200

    Group
  • Administrators must be the only users allowed access to the directory tree, the shell, or other operating system functions and utilities.

    As a rule, accounts on a web server are to be kept to a minimum. Only administrators, web managers, developers, auditors, and web authors require accounts on the machine hosting the web server. Thi...
    Rule High Severity
  • WG220

    Group
  • Web administration tools must be restricted to the web manager and the web manager’s designees.

    All automated information systems are at risk of data loss due to disaster or compromise. Failure to provide adequate protection to the administration tools creates risk of potential theft or damag...
    Rule Medium Severity

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