The vRealize Automation security file must be restricted to the vcac user.

From VMware Automation 7.x Application Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002235

SV-99781r1_rule The vRealize Automation security file must be restricted to the vcac user.

Vulnerability discussion

Preventing non-privileged users from executing privileged functions mitigates the risk that unauthorized individuals or processes may gain unnecessary access to information or privileges. The vRealize Automation product stores important system information in the security.properties file. Preventing access to this file from non-privileged is essential to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of vRA.

Check content

At the command prompt, execute the following command: ls -l /etc/vcac/security.properties If the file owner and group-owner are not "vcac", this is a finding.

Fix text

At the command prompt, execute the following commands: chown vcac:vcac /etc/vcac/security.properties

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