A web server that is part of a web server cluster must route all remote management through a centrally managed access control point.

From Web Server Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-001844

SV-70211r2_rule A web server that is part of a web server cluster must route all remote management through a centrally managed access control point.

Vulnerability discussion

A web server cluster is a group of independent web servers that are managed as a single system for higher availability, easier manageability, and greater scalability. Without having centralized control of the web server cluster, management of the cluster becomes difficult. It is critical that remote management of the cluster be done through a designated management system acting as a single access point.

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Review the web server documentation and configuration to determine if the web server is part of a cluster. If the web server is not part of a cluster, then this is NA. If the web server is part of a cluster and is not centrally managed, then this is a finding.

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Configure the web server to be centrally managed.

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