Network misconfigurations

Azure virtual machine allows direct public web server request access

Description

Port number 8080 is usually used for web servers. This port is open on your virtual machine and allows all incoming traffic from the Internet. In order to keep security best practices and decrease the risk for malicious activities, you should restrict access to be only from allowed IP addresses.
  • Recommended Mitigation

    Configure networking rule to allow incoming web server traffic from allowed IP addresses only.