The vCenter Server passwords must be at least 15 characters in length.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-258911 | VCSA-80-000069 | SV-258911r1015925_rule | CCI-004066 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. Password length is one factor of several that helps to determine strength and how long it takes to crack a password. The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised. Use of more characters in a password helps to exponentially increase the time and/or resources required to compromise the password. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-09 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-258911r1015925_chk)
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy.
View the value of the "Minimum Length" setting.
Minimum Length: 15
If the password policy is not configured with a "Minimum Length" policy of "15" or more, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-62560r934390_fix)
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy.
Click "Edit".
Set the "Minimum Length" to "15" and click "Save".