STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The vCenter Server passwords must be at least 15 characters in length.

DISA Rule

SV-258911r1015925_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-258911

Group Title

SRG-APP-000164

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000069

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004066 - For password-based authentication, enforce organization-defined composition and complexity rules.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Click "Edit".

Set the "Minimum Length" to "15" and click "Save".

Check Contents

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

View the value of the "Minimum Length" setting.

Minimum Length: 15

If the password policy is not configured with a "Minimum Length" policy of "15" or more, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-258911

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000069

Severity Override Guidance

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

View the value of the "Minimum Length" setting.

Minimum Length: 15

If the password policy is not configured with a "Minimum Length" policy of "15" or more, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5573