vSphere UI must not be configured with the "UserDatabaseRealm" enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239712 | VCUI-67-000031 | SV-239712r679242_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The vSphere UI performs user authentication at the application level and not through Tomcat. By default, there is no configuration for the "UserDatabaseRealm" Tomcat authentication mechanism. To eliminate unnecessary features and ensure that the vSphere UI remains in its shipping state, the lack of a UserDatabaseRealm configuration must be confirmed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 UI Tomcat Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42945r679240_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep UserDatabaseRealm /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/server.xml If the command produces any output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42904r679241_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/server.xml. Remove any and all |