STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apache Server 2.4 UNIX Site Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Apache web server must perform RFC 5280-compliant certification path validation.

DISA Rule

SV-214286r1051289_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-214286

Group Title

SRG-APP-000175-WSR-000095

Rule Version

AS24-U2-000380

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000185 - For public key-based authentication, validate certificates by constructing and verifying a certification path to an accepted trust anchor including checking certificate status information.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Apache server to validate certificates in accordance with RFC 5280.

Check Contents

Review the Apache server documentation and deployed configuration to determine whether the application server provides PKI functionality that validates certification paths in accordance with RFC 5280.

If PKI is not being used, this is NA.

If the Apache server is using PKI, but it does not perform this requirement, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-214286

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AS24-U2-000380

Severity Override Guidance

Review the Apache server documentation and deployed configuration to determine whether the application server provides PKI functionality that validates certification paths in accordance with RFC 5280.

If PKI is not being used, this is NA.

If the Apache server is using PKI, but it does not perform this requirement, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3997