The VMM must store only encrypted representations of passwords.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-207376 | SRG-OS-000073 | SRG-OS-000073-VMM-000400 | SV-207376r984199_rule | 2025-09-10 | 2 |
Description
Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the VMM stores only encrypted representations of passwords.
If it does not, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the VMM to store only encrypted representations of passwords.