{"description": "The <tt>proxy</tt> module provides proxying support, allowing <tt>httpd</tt> to forward requests and\nserve as a gateway for other servers. If its functionality is unnecessary, comment out the module:\n<pre>#LoadModule proxy_module modules/mod_proxy.so</pre>\n\nIf proxy support is needed, load <tt>mod_proxy</tt> and the appropriate proxy protocol handler\nmodule (one of <tt>mod_proxy_http</tt>, <tt>mod_proxy_ftp</tt>, or <tt>mod_proxy_connect</tt>). Additionally,\nmake certain that a server is secure before enabling proxying, as open proxy servers\nare a security risk. <tt>mod_proxy_balancer</tt> enables load balancing, but requires that\n<tt>mod status</tt> be enabled.", "rationale": "Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk\nby limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.", "severity": "unknown", "references": {}, "control_references": {}, "components": [], "identifiers": {}, "ocil_clause": null, "ocil": null, "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": "Disable Proxy Support", "definition_location": "/aptdata/openscap/scap-security-guide/linux_os/guide/services/http/securing_httpd/httpd_minimize_loadable_modules/httpd_core_modules/httpd_proxy_support/rule.yml", "template": null}