STIGUI
V-279111CAT II — Medium severitySV-279111r1265191_rule

ColdFusion must have CFIDE blocked in the uriworkermap.properties file.

Rule version APAS-CF-001105 · STIG v1 · 2026-09-01

Discussion

CFIDE is a directory used by ColdFusion for administrative and development purposes. If access to CFIDE is not properly restricted, it can expose sensitive administrative interfaces and development tools to unauthorized users. This can lead to potential security breaches, including unauthorized access to the ColdFusion Administrator, exposure of sensitive configuration information, and the ability to execute arbitrary code. By blocking access to CFIDE in the uriworkermap.properties file, the ColdFusion server ensures that these critical resources are protected from unauthorized access. Regularly verifying and enforcing the blocking of CFIDE is essential for maintaining a secure server environment and preventing potential security vulnerabilities.

Check

Verify the "uriworkermap.properties: file.

1. Locate the ColdFusion install folder under the config\wsconfig\<number> folders.

2. Review the "uriworkermap.properties" files for a line that matches this: !/CFIDE* = cfusion

If the line is not found, this is a finding.

Fix

Configure the "uriworkermap.properties: file.

1. Locate the ColdFusion install folder under the config\wsconfig\<number> folders.

2. Open and edit the "uriworkermap.properties" file and add the line: !/CFIDE* = cfusion

3. Save the file.

Identifiers

Group ID
V-279111
Group title
SRG-APP-000516-AS-000237
Rule ID
SV-279111r1265191_rule
Check ID
C-83659r1171105_chk
Fix ID
F-83564r1171106_fix