STIGQter: STIG Summary: Web Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The web server must, for password-based authentication, require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery.

DISA Rule

SV-264350r984395_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-264350

Group Title

SRG-APP-000855

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000855-WSR-000240

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004063 - For password-based authentication, require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the web server to require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery.

Check Contents

Verify the web server is configured to require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery.

If the web server is not configured to require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-264350

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000855-WSR-000240

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the web server is configured to require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery.

If the web server is not configured to require immediate selection of a new password upon account recovery, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2910