STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Red Hat Ansible Automation Controller Application Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026:

The Automation Controller management interface must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system.

DISA Rule

SV-256899r960843_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256899

Group Title

SRG-APP-000068-AS-000035

Rule Version

APAS-AT-000015

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Navigate to the Automation Controller web administrator console:

Settings >> System >> User Interface settings.

Click "Edit".

In the Custom Login Info field, set the following text:

"You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.

By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:

-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.

-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.

-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.

-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.

-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details."

Click "Save".

Check Contents

Navigate to the Automation Controller login page.

Verify that the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner is displayed with the following text:

"You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.

By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:

-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.

-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.

-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.

-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.

-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details."

If the required DOD banner is not displayed on the login page or the CUSTOM_LOGIN_INFO does not contain the correct text, this is a finding.

Alternatively, verify the setting CUSTOM_LOGIN_INFO setting in the REST API at /api/v2/settings/ui by running the following command:

curl https://<Automation Controller HOST>/api/v2/settings/ui

Vulnerability Number

V-256899

Documentable

False

Rule Version

APAS-AT-000015

Severity Override Guidance

Navigate to the Automation Controller login page.

Verify that the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner is displayed with the following text:

"You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.

By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:

-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.

-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.

-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.

-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.

-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details."

If the required DOD banner is not displayed on the login page or the CUSTOM_LOGIN_INFO does not contain the correct text, this is a finding.

Alternatively, verify the setting CUSTOM_LOGIN_INFO setting in the REST API at /api/v2/settings/ui by running the following command:

curl https://<Automation Controller HOST>/api/v2/settings/ui

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5534