Azure Compliance ControlsAzure App Service
App Service web apps should use the latest 'Java version' when Java is part of the app
Checks that App Service web apps use the latest Java version when Java is part of the app. The Prowler check assesses apps that run Java against the latest supported major version (LTS). Only apps with Java enabled are considered.
What this control checks
App Service web apps that include Java must be set to the latest Java version
Framework mappings
The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.
- 5 Supply chain security
- 6 Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance
RBI Cyber Security Framework for UCBs
- Annex I (6)
- DEV-02.01B In the case of outsourced development of the cloud service (or individual system components), specifications regarding the following aspects are contractually agreed between the cloud service provider and the outsourced development contractor: - Security in software development...
- OPS-05.01AS If protection programmes are set up with signature and behaviour-based malware detection and removal, these protection programmes are regularly updated with the latest malware definitions when such updates are available, at the highest frequency that the vendor(s) contractually offer(s).
- OPS-05.02B If protection programmes are set up with signature or behaviour-based malware detection and removal, these protection programmes are regularly updated with the latest malware definitions when such updates are available, at least on a daily basis.
- OPS-23.01B The cloud service provider regularly measures, analyses and assesses the procedures with which vulnerabilities and incidents are handled to verify their continued suitability, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- OPS-27.01B The cloud service provider documents, communicates, and maintains processes and procedures to manage updates to system components used to provide the cloud service that incorporate third party or open-source libraries. This includes: - Regularly identifying available updates and known...
1 more clause
- OPS-33.02B Patch management procedures are harmonised with the cloud service provider's overall software change management process.
- 9.8 Ensure that 'Java version' is the latest, if used to run the Web App
- 9.7 Ensure that 'Java version' is the latest, if used to run the Web App
- 9.9 Ensure that 'Java version' is currently supported (if in use)
Related controls
Tool mappings
Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.
- Compliance.tf Control:
appservice_web_app_latest_java_version - Powerpipe Control:
azure_compliance.control.appservice_web_app_latest_java_version - Prowler Check:
app_ensure_java_version_is_latest
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11