STIGQter: STIG Summary: Application Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The application server must for password-based authentication, store passwords using an approved salted key derivation function, preferably using a keyed hash.

DISA Rule

SV-204751r981682_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-204751

Group Title

SRG-APP-000171

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000171-AS-000119

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004062 - For password-based authentication, store passwords using an approved salted key derivation function, preferably using a keyed hash.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the application server to only store encrypted representations of passwords.

Check Contents

Review application server documentation and configuration to determine if the application server enforces the requirement to only store encrypted representations of passwords.

If the application server is not configured to meet this requirement, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-204751

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000171-AS-000119

Severity Override Guidance

Review application server documentation and configuration to determine if the application server enforces the requirement to only store encrypted representations of passwords.

If the application server is not configured to meet this requirement, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2900