STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apache Server 2.4 Windows Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The Apache web server must use encryption strength in accordance with the categorization of data hosted by the Apache web server when remote connections are provided.

DISA Rule

SV-214308r1192935_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-214308

Group Title

SRG-APP-000014-WSR-000006

Rule Version

AS24-W1-000030

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000068 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.
• CCI-000213 - Enforce approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.
• CCI-000803 - Implement mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.
• CCI-001453 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of remote access sessions.
• CCI-002418 - Protect the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information.
• CCI-002422 - Maintain the confidentiality and/or integrity of information during reception.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Ensure the "ssl_module" is loaded in the "httpd.conf" file (not commented out).

Ensure the "SSLProtocol" is added and looks like the following in the <'INSTALL PATH'>\conf\httpd-ssl.conf file:

SSLProtocol -SSLv2 -SSLv3 -TLSv1 +TLSv1.2 +TLSv1.3

Restart the Apache service.

Check Contents

In a command line, navigate to "<'INSTALLED PATH'>\bin". Run "httpd -M" to view a list of installed modules.

If the "ssl_module" is not enabled, this is a finding.

Review the <'INSTALL PATH'>\conf\httpd-ssl.conf file to determine if the "SSLProtocol" directive exists and looks like the following:

SSLProtocol -SSLv2 -SSLv3 -TLSv1 +TLSv1.2 +TLSv1.3

If the directive does not exist, or exists but does not contain "-SSLv2 -SSLv3 -TLSv1 +TLSv1.2 +TLSv1.3", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-214308

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AS24-W1-000030

Severity Override Guidance

In a command line, navigate to "<'INSTALLED PATH'>\bin". Run "httpd -M" to view a list of installed modules.

If the "ssl_module" is not enabled, this is a finding.

Review the <'INSTALL PATH'>\conf\httpd-ssl.conf file to determine if the "SSLProtocol" directive exists and looks like the following:

SSLProtocol -SSLv2 -SSLv3 -TLSv1 +TLSv1.2 +TLSv1.3

If the directive does not exist, or exists but does not contain "-SSLv2 -SSLv3 -TLSv1 +TLSv1.2 +TLSv1.3", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3998