{"description": "Configure permissions for each instance of <tt>Alias</tt>,\n<tt>ScriptAlias</tt>, and <tt>ScriptAliasMatch</tt> that exist.\n<pre>$ sudo find <i>DIR</i> -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \\;\n$ sudo find <i>DIR</i> -type f -exec chmod 555 {} \\;</pre>\nWhere <i>DIR</i> matches the paths from <tt>Alias</tt>,\n<tt>ScriptAlias</tt>, and <tt>ScriptAliasMatch</tt>.", "rationale": "Excessive permissions for the anonymous web user account are one of the most\ncommon faults contributing to the compromise of a web server. If this user is\nable to upload and execute files on the web server, the organization or owner of\nthe server will no longer have control of the asset.", "severity": "high", "references": {}, "control_references": {}, "components": [], "identifiers": {}, "ocil_clause": "it is not", "ocil": "Verify that the files and directories of each instance of <tt>Alias</tt>,\n<tt>ScriptAlias</tt>, and <tt>ScriptAliasMatch</tt> that exist\nhave the correct file and directory permissions applied.", "oval_external_content": null, "fixtext": "", "checktext": "", "vuldiscussion": "", "srg_requirement": "", "warnings": [], "conflicts": [], "requires": [], "policy_specific_content": {}, "platform": null, "platforms": [], "sce_metadata": {}, "inherited_platforms": [], "cpe_platform_names": [], "inherited_cpe_platform_names": [], "bash_conditional": null, "fixes": {}, "title": "Remove Write Permissions From Filesystem Paths And Server Scripts", "definition_location": "/aptdata/openscap/scap-security-guide/linux_os/guide/services/http/securing_httpd/httpd_directory_restrictions/httpd_configure_script_permissions/rule.yml", "template": null}