STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cisco IOS XE Router RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Oct 2025:

The Cisco router must be configured to have Cisco Express Forwarding enabled.

DISA Rule

SV-229031r878127_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-229031

Group Title

SRG-NET-000512-RTR-000100

Rule Version

CISC-RT-000235

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Enable CEF

IPv4 Example: ip cef
IPv6 Example: ipv6 cef

Check Contents

Review the router to verify that CEF is enabled.

IPv4 Example: ip cef
IPv6 Example: ipv6 cef

If CEF is not enabled, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-229031

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CISC-RT-000235

Severity Override Guidance

Review the router to verify that CEF is enabled.

IPv4 Example: ip cef
IPv6 Example: ipv6 cef

If CEF is not enabled, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4028