HAProxy must prohibit anonymous users from editing system files.

From VMW vRealize Automation 7.x HA Proxy Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001082

SV-99819r1_rule HAProxy must prohibit anonymous users from editing system files.

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing anonymous users the capability to change the web server or the hosted application will not generate proper log information that can then be used for forensic reporting in the case of a security issue. Allowing anonymous users to make changes will also grant change capabilities to anybody without forcing a user to authenticate before the changes can be made.

Check content

At the command prompt, execute the following command: ls -alR /etc/haproxy /var/lib/haproxy /usr/sbin/haproxy | grep -E '^-' | awk '{print $1}' | cut -c9 | grep w If the command returns any value, this is a finding.

Fix text

Navigate to and remove anonymous permissions for any listed files.

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