Lighttpd must be configured to use the SSL engine.

From VMware vRealize Automation 7.x Lighttpd Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001453

SV-99873r1_rule Lighttpd must be configured to use the SSL engine.

Vulnerability discussion

Data exchanged between the user and the web server can range from static display data to credentials used to log into the hosted application. Even when data appears to be static, the non-displayed logic in a web page may expose business logic or trusted system relationships. The integrity of all the data being exchanged between the user and web server must always be trusted. To protect the integrity and trust, encryption methods should be used to protect the complete communication session.In order to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the remote sessions, Lighttpd uses SSL/TLS.

Check content

At the command prompt, execute the following command: grep '^ssl.engine' /opt/vmware/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf If the value "ssl.engine" is not set to "enable", this is a finding.

Fix text

Navigate to and open /opt/vmware/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf Configure the "lighttpd.conf" file with the following value: ssl.engine = "enable"

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