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Ensure nginx is not installed

package-nginx-removed · RHEL ≥ 8 · 2 impls

Description

The nginx package provides web server functionality. Unless the system is a designated web server, this package should not be installed.

Rationale

Web servers are high-profile targets for attacks. Installing nginx when not needed increases the attack surface and may expose the system to web-related vulnerabilities.

Check → Remediate

Checkpackage_state
name:
nginx
state:
absent
Remediatepackage_absent
name:
nginx

Framework references

NIST 800-53

CM-7
#package#web#nginx#attack-surface