V-206393
SV-206393r1138072_rule
CAT II
Web server accounts accessing the directory tree, the shell, or other operating system functions and utilities must only be administrative accounts.
From: Web Server Security Requirements Guide (V4R4)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>As a rule, accounts on a web server are to be kept to a minimum. Only administrators, web managers, developers, auditors, and web authors require accounts on the machine hosting the web server. The resources to which these accounts have access must also be closely monitored and controlled. Only the system administrator needs access to all the system's capabilities, while the web administrator and associated staff require access and control of the web content and web server configuration files.
This requirement also applies to Zero Trust initiatives.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Review the web server documentation and configuration to determine what web server accounts are available on the hosting server.
If nonprivileged web server accounts are available with access to functions, directories, or files not needed for the role of the account, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Limit the functions, directories, and files that are accessible by each account and role to administrative accounts and remove or modify nonprivileged account access.
CCI Reference
CCI-001082- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:40
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:40