ColdFusion must disable auto reloading of configuration files on file changes.

From Adobe ColdFusion 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001813

SV-76919r1_rule ColdFusion must disable auto reloading of configuration files on file changes.

Vulnerability discussion

When dealing with access restrictions pertaining to change control, it should be noted that any changes to the software and/or application server configuration can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Allowing ColdFusion to watch for configuration file changes and reloading the new configuration gives an attacker an easy way to make modifications and have those changes become part of the executing production system quickly.

Check content

Within the Administrator Console, navigate to the "Settings" page under the "Server Settings" menu. If "Check configuration files for changes every" is checked, this is a finding.

Fix text

Navigate to the "Settings" page under the "Server Settings" menu. Uncheck "Check configuration files for changes every" and select the "Submit Changes" button.

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