V-237333

Discussion

Only authorized personnel should be aware of errors and the details of the errors. Error messages are an indicator of an organization's operational state or can identify the application. Additionally, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and operational information must not be revealed through error messages to unauthorized personnel or their designated representatives. The structure and content of error messages must be carefully considered by the organization and development team. The extent to which the information system is able to identify and handle error conditions is guided by organizational policy and operational requirements.

Check Content

Review the ArcGIS Server configuration to ensure the application reveals error messages only to authorized personnel. Substitute the target environment’s values for [bracketed] variables. 

1. Inspect the Security Properties of the [C:\arcgisserver\logs] folder. Verify that the [ArcGIS Server] account has full control of the folder and only authorized personnel have access to the folder.
 
2. Log on to ArcGIS Server Manager >> Security >> Roles >> Publisher. Verify that only [authorized personnel accounts] are granted this role. 

3. Log on to ArcGIS Server Manager >> Security >> Roles >> Administrator (log on when prompted.) Verify that only [authorized personnel accounts] are granted this role.

Verify any other accounts that have read or other rights to this folder are authorized and documented.

If unauthorized accounts have read or other rights to this folder, this is a finding.