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 SNMPv1/2 receivers.

DISA Rule

SV-258932r961878_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-258932

Group Title

SRG-APP-000575

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000265

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001967 - Authenticate organization-defined devices and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection using bidirectional authentication that is cryptographically based.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, go to Host and Clusters.

Select a vCenter Server >> Configure >> Settings >> General.

Click "Edit".

On the "SNMP receivers" tab, ensure all receivers are disabled.

Check Contents

From the vSphere Client, go to Host and Clusters.

Select a vCenter Server >> Configure >> Settings >> General.

Click "Edit".

On the "SNMP receivers" tab, note the presence of any enabled receiver.

If there are any enabled receivers, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-258932

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000265

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere Client, go to Host and Clusters.

Select a vCenter Server >> Configure >> Settings >> General.

Click "Edit".

On the "SNMP receivers" tab, note the presence of any enabled receiver.

If there are any enabled receivers, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5573