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 contain at least one special character.

DISA Rule

SV-258916r1015929_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-258916

Group Title

SRG-APP-000169

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000074

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 "special 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.

View the value of the "Character requirements" setting.

Character requirements: At least 1 special characters

If the password policy is not configured with "Character requirements" policy requiring "1" or more special characters, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-258916

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000074

Severity Override Guidance

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

View the value of the "Character requirements" setting.

Character requirements: At least 1 special characters

If the password policy is not configured with "Character requirements" policy requiring "1" or more special characters, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5573