The AuthenticationEnabled property of the Node Manager configured to support OHS must be configured to enforce authentication.

From Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-79091r1_rule The AuthenticationEnabled property of the Node Manager configured to support OHS must be configured to enforce authentication.

Vulnerability discussion

Oracle Node Manager is the utility that is used to perform common operational tasks for OHS.To accept connections from the WebLogic Scripting Tool, the Node Manager can be setup to authenticate the connections or not. If connections are not authenticated, a hacker could connect to the Node Manager and initiate commands to OHS to gain further access, cause a DoS, or view protected information. To protect against unauthenticated connections, the "AuthenticationEnabled" directive must be set to "true".

Check content

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/nodemanager/nodemanager.properties with an editor. 2. Search for the "AuthenticationEnabled" property. 3. If the property does not exist or is not set "True", this is a finding.

Fix text

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/nodemanager/nodemanager.properties with an editor. 2. Search for the "AuthenticationEnabled" property. 3. Set the "AuthenticationEnabled" property "True", add the property if it does not exist.

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