User .netrc files must not exist.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-216195 | SRG-OS-000480 | SOL-11.1-070160 | SV-216195r959010_rule | 2026-02-19 | 3 |
Description
The .netrc file presents a significant security risk since it stores passwords in unencrypted form.
ℹ️ Check
The root role is required.
Check for the presence of user .netrc files.
# for dir in \
`logins -ox | awk -F: '($8 == "PS") { print $6 }'`; do
ls -l ${dir}/.netrc 2>/dev/null
done
If output is produced, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
The root role is required.
Determine if any .netrc files exist, and work with the owners to determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy.