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Cisco Vulnerability Question

Iloveyou
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With reference to vulnerability " https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxe-webui-privesc-j22SaA4z "

what is the difference the commands between "ip http active-session-modules none" and "no ip http".

 

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M02@rt37
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Hello @Iloveyou,

As concerned 'ip http active-session-modules none` command, it is used to disable specific HTTP session modules on a Cisco device running the HTTP server. It is often used to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. By setting the "active-session-modules" to none, it effectively disables all HTTP session-related functionality, including session management, which can be critical for user authentication and interaction.
This command is useful in situations where you want to completely disable any HTTP session functionality to enhance security. It's often used in highly secure environments where HTTP access is not required.

On the other hand, `no ip http` command is used to globally disable the HTTP server on the Cisco device. It turns off the device's ability to provide HTTP services entirely. When you enter the "no ip http" command, the HTTP server is no longer available for management or configuration via a web browser. It effectively shuts down the HTTP service.
It's a more drastic step compared to the first command and is typically used when HTTP access to the device is not needed, or when you want to disable it temporarily.

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Hi, 

They both look the same to me. Both are used when http service is not needed.

I dont see the difference.