STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 24 Jan 2024:

The vCenter Server passwords must contain at least one numeric character.

DISA Rule

SV-256329r885598_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256329

Group Title

SRG-APP-000168

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000073

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy.

Click "Edit".

Set "Numeric Characters" to at least "1" and click "Save".

Check Contents

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy.

Set the following password requirement with at least the stated value:

Numeric Characters: At least 1

If this password complexity policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-256329

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000073

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy.

Set the following password requirement with at least the stated value:

Numeric Characters: At least 1

If this password complexity policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5517