STIGQter: STIG Summary: Database Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The DBMS must, for password-based authentication, employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators.

DISA Rule

SV-263616r982501_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-263616

Group Title

SRG-APP-000865

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000865-DB-000260

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004065 - For password-based authentication, employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the DBMS to employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators.

Check Contents

Verify the DBMS is configured to employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators.

If the DBMS is not configured to employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-263616

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000865-DB-000260

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the DBMS is configured to employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators.

If the DBMS is not configured to employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2902