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Author: Carsten Ziegeler <cziege...@apache.org>
AuthorDate: Wed Mar 26 17:53:57 2025 +0100
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The installation of the web console is straight forward. Provide an OSGi
Framework with the mentioned required dependenices and install the bundle.
+**Important:** The webconsole does not provide a CSRF protection out of the
box! Therefore it is advisable to install additional software to protect the
webconsole. For example the bundle from [Apache Sling
Security](https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-security) provides
this additional protection. Make sure to use the latest version (1.3.0 or
higher).
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## Configuration
The Web Console can be configured via framework properties as well as via a
configuration through the OSGi Configuration Admin Service. The framework
properties can be used in case your runtime does not provide a OSGi
Configuration Admin Service.
@@ -56,6 +59,8 @@ Please note that setting any of these properties as framework
property makes the
## Security
+**Important:** The webconsole does not provide a CSRF protection out of the
box! Therefore it is advisable to install additional software to protect the
webconsole. For example the bundle from [Apache Sling
Security](https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-security) provides
this additional protection. Make sure to use the latest version (1.3.0 or
higher).
+
The Web Console only has very basic security at the moment supporting only
HTTP Basic authentication. This security is enabled by default and may be
disabled by simply clearing the `username` property.
To enhance the security of the Web Console you are strongly encouraged to
change at least the `password` for the admin user.
