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Cis Apache24 5.8 by cyberstrikeus — Agent Skill

Name: Cis Apache24 5.8
Author: cyberstrikeus

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5.8 Ensure the HTTP TRACE Method Is Disabled

Profile Applicability

Level 1

Description

Use the Apache TraceEnable directive to disable the HTTP TRACE request method.

Rationale

The HTTP 1.1 protocol requires support for the TRACE request method which reflects the request back as a response and was intended for diagnostics purposes. The TRACE method is not needed and is easily subjected to abuse and should be disabled.

Audit

Perform the following to determine if the recommended state is implemented:

Locate the Apache configuration files and included configuration files.
Verify there is a single TraceEnable directive configured with a value of off.

Remediation

Perform the following to implement the recommended state:

Locate the main Apache configuration file such as httpd.conf.
Add a TraceEnable directive to the server level configuration with a value of off. Server level configuration is the top-level configuration, not nested within any other directives like <Directory> or <Location>.

Default Value

The TRACE method is enabled.

References

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 2	IG 3
v8	9.4 Restrict Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser and Email Client ExtensionsRestrict, either through uninstalling or disabling, any unauthorized or unnecessary browser or email client plugins, extensions, and add-on applications.	●	●
v7	4.7 Limit Access to Script ToolsLimit access to scripting tools (such as Microsoft PowerShell and Python) to only administrative or development users with the need to access those capabilities.	●	●
v7	7.2 Disable Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser or Email Client PluginsUninstall or disable any unauthorized browser or email client plugins or add-on applications.	●	●
v7	9.2 Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are RunningEnsure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs, are running on each system.	●	●

Profile

Level 1 | Automated

---name: cis-apache24-5-8description: Ensure the HTTP TRACE Method Is Disabled---# 5.8 Ensure the HTTP TRACE Method Is Disabled## Profile Applicability- Level 1## DescriptionUse the Apache `TraceEnable` directive to disable the HTTP `TRACE` request method.## RationaleThe HTTP 1.1 protocol requires support for the `TRACE` request method which reflects the request back as a response and was intended for diagnostics purposes. The `TRACE` method is not needed and is easily subjected to abuse and should be disabled.## AuditPerform the following to determine if the recommended state is implemented:1. Locate the Apache configuration files and included configuration files.2. Verify there is a single `TraceEnable` directive configured with a value of `off`.## RemediationPerform the following to implement the recommended state:1. Locate the main Apache configuration file such as `httpd.conf`.2. Add a `TraceEnable` directive to the server level configuration with a value of `off`. Server level configuration is the top-level configuration, not nested within any other directives like `<Directory>` or `<Location>`.## Default ValueThe `TRACE` method is enabled.## References1. https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/core.html#traceenable2. https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2616.txt## CIS Controls| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 || ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ---- | ---- || v8 | 9.4 Restrict Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser and Email Client Extensions<br>Restrict, either through uninstalling or disabling, any unauthorized or unnecessary browser or email client plugins, extensions, and add-on applications. | | ● | ● || v7 | 4.7 Limit Access to Script Tools<br>Limit access to scripting tools (such as Microsoft PowerShell and Python) to only administrative or development users with the need to access those capabilities. | | ● | ● || v7 | 7.2 Disable Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser or Email Client Plugins<br>Uninstall or disable any unauthorized browser or email client plugins or add-on applications. | | ● | ● || v7 | 9.2 Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running<br>Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs, are running on each system. | | ● | ● |## Profile- Level 1 | Automated

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