STIGQter: STIG Summary: Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The Central Log Server must obfuscate authentication information during the authentication process so that the authentication is not visible.

DISA Rule

SV-206481r961047_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-206481

Group Title

SRG-APP-000178

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000178-AU-002660

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000206 - Obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation and use by unauthorized individuals.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Central Log Server to obfuscate authentication information during the authentication process so that the authentication is not visible to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals.

Check Contents

Examine the configuration.

Verify the Central Log Server is configured to obfuscate authentication information during the authentication process so that the authentication is not visible.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to obfuscate authentication information during the authentication process so that the authentication is not visible, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-206481

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000178-AU-002660

Severity Override Guidance

Examine the configuration.

Verify the Central Log Server is configured to obfuscate authentication information during the authentication process so that the authentication is not visible.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to obfuscate authentication information during the authentication process so that the authentication is not visible, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2901