Rule version FFOX-00-000027 · STIG v6 · 2026-08-19
A weak cipher is defined as an encryption/decryption algorithm that uses a key of insufficient length. Using an insufficient length for a key in an encryption/decryption algorithm opens up the possibility (or probability) that the encryption scheme could be broken.
Type "about:policies" in the browser address bar.
If "DisabledCiphers" is not displayed under Policy Name or the Policy Value is not "TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA" with a value of "true", this is a finding.
Windows group policy: 1. Open the group policy editor tool with "gpedit.msc". 2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Mozilla\Firefox\Disabled Ciphers Policy Name: TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA Policy State: Enabled
macOS "plist" file: Add the following: <key>DisabledCiphers</key> <dict> <key>TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA</key> <true/> </dict>
Linux "policies.json" file: Add the following in the policies section: "DisabledCiphers": { "TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA": true }