The Web datastore browser must be disabled, unless required for normal day-to-day operations.

From VMware vCenter Server Version 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of ESXi5-405

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-51404r2_rule The Web datastore browser must be disabled, unless required for normal day-to-day operations.

Vulnerability discussion

The Web datastore browser enables viewing of all the datastores associated with the vSphere deployment, including all folders and files, such as VM files. This functionality is controlled by the organization-specific, user permissions on vCenter Server.

Check content

If the Web datastore browser is required for normal, daily operational tasks, this check is not applicable. Verify the Web datastore browser is disabled: Determine the location of the vpxd.cfg file on the vCenter Server's Windows OS host. Edit the file and locate the element. Ensure the following element is set. false If the Web datastore browser is not disabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

If the Web datastore browser is enabled and required for normal, daily operational tasks, no fix is required. Disable the Web datastore browser: Determine the location of the vpxd.cfg file on the Windows host. Edit the file and locate the ... element. Ensure the following element is set false Restart the vCenter Service to ensure the config file change(s) are in effect.

Pro Tips

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.

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