The application server management interface must provide a logout capability for user-initiated communication session.

From Application Server Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-002363

SV-71675r2_rule The application server management interface must provide a logout capability for user-initiated communication session.

Vulnerability discussion

If a user cannot explicitly end an application server management interface session, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; this is referred to as a zombie session.The attacker will then have access to the application server management functions without going through the user authentication process.To prevent this type of attack, the application server management interface must close user sessions when defined events are met and provide a logout function for users to explicitly close the session and free resources that were in use by the user.

Check content

Review application server documentation and configuration settings to determine if the application server management interface provides a logout capability. If the application server management interface does not provide a logout capability, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the application server management interface to provide a logout capability for the users.

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