STIGQter: STIG Summary: Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 5 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

The application must enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

DISA Rule

SV-222536r508029_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-222536

Group Title

SRG-APP-000164

Rule Version

APSC-DV-001680

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000205 - The information system enforces minimum password length.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the application to require 15 characters in the password.

Check Contents

Review the application documentation and interview the application administrator to identify if the application uses passwords for user authentication.

If the application does not use passwords, the requirement is not applicable.

Access the application management interface and create a test user account or logon to the system with a test account and access the functionality that provides password change capabilities.

When prompted to provide the password, attempt to create a password shorter than 15 characters in length.

If a password shorter than 15 characters can be created, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-222536

Documentable

False

Rule Version

APSC-DV-001680

Severity Override Guidance

Review the application documentation and interview the application administrator to identify if the application uses passwords for user authentication.

If the application does not use passwords, the requirement is not applicable.

Access the application management interface and create a test user account or logon to the system with a test account and access the functionality that provides password change capabilities.

When prompted to provide the password, attempt to create a password shorter than 15 characters in length.

If a password shorter than 15 characters can be created, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4093

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