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

DISA Rule

SV-264352r984401_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-264352

Group Title

SRG-APP-000865

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000865-WSR-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 web server to employ automated tools to assist the user in selecting strong password authenticators.

Check Contents

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

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

Vulnerability Number

V-264352

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000865-WSR-000260

Severity Override Guidance

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

If the web server 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

2910