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

The vCenter Server must disable the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP).

DISA Rule

SV-258930r961863_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-258930

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000248

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Deployment >> Customer Experience Improvement Program.

Click "Leave Program".

Check Contents

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Deployment >> Customer Experience Improvement Program.

If Customer Experience Improvement "Program Status" is "Joined", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-258930

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000248

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Deployment >> Customer Experience Improvement Program.

If Customer Experience Improvement "Program Status" is "Joined", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5573