STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apache Server 2.4 Windows Site Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

Only authenticated system administrators or the designated PKI Sponsor for the Apache web server must have access to the Apache web servers private key.

DISA Rule

SV-214371r961041_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-214371

Group Title

SRG-APP-000176-WSR-000096

Rule Version

AS24-W2-000390

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000186 - For public key-based authentication, enforce authorized access to the corresponding private key.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Apache web server to ensure only authenticated and authorized users can access the web server's private key.

Check Contents

If the Apache web server does not have a private key, this is Not Applicable.

Review the private key path in the "SSLCertificateFile" directive. Verify only authenticated System Administrators and the designated PKI Sponsor for the web server can access the web server private key.

If the private key is accessible by unauthenticated or unauthorized users, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-214371

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AS24-W2-000390

Severity Override Guidance

If the Apache web server does not have a private key, this is Not Applicable.

Review the private key path in the "SSLCertificateFile" directive. Verify only authenticated System Administrators and the designated PKI Sponsor for the web server can access the web server private key.

If the private key is accessible by unauthenticated or unauthorized users, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3999