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How to disable 'Directory Listing'

Troubleshooting


Problem

Customer has used a security tool (for example 'IBM AppScan') to check for vulnerabilities in the Cognos Controller architecture. This security tool's report has warned the customer that 'Directory Listing' is enabled for one of the Controller websites (for example http://server/ibmcognos/cgi-bin) on the Controller application server. How can the customer disable 'Directory Listing' for this website?

Symptom

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Software version:
10.2.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
534359

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21963773

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