STIGQter: STIG Summary: Nutanix Acropolis Application Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 26 Jan 2026:

All guest VM network communications must be implemented using virtual network devices provisioned and serviced by the VMM.

DISA Rule

SV-279526r1191364_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-279526

Group Title

SRG-APP-000211-AS-000146

Rule Version

NXAC-AS-00067

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001082 - Separate user functionality, including user interface services, from system management functionality.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Add the guest VM networks. All interactions between guest VMs and external systems via other interface devices are mediated by the VMM or its service VMs.

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to "Network Configuration".
4. Add the guest VM networks as defined by the organization.

Check Contents

Validate Nutanix CVM VM networking has been implemented and all of the virtual networks are defined and documented by the information system security officer (ISSO).

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to "Network Configuration".

Validate that all of the organizational-defined guest VM networks are defined. If not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-279526

Documentable

False

Rule Version

NXAC-AS-00067

Severity Override Guidance

Validate Nutanix CVM VM networking has been implemented and all of the virtual networks are defined and documented by the information system security officer (ISSO).

1. Log in to Prism Element.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to "Network Configuration".

Validate that all of the organizational-defined guest VM networks are defined. If not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5729