V-204757
SV-204757r961047_rule
CAT II
The application server must obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals.
From: Application Server Security Requirements Guide (V4R4)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>To prevent the compromise of authentication information during the authentication process, the application server authentication screens must obfuscate input so an unauthorized user cannot view a password, PIN, or any other authenticator value as it is being typed.
This can occur when a user is authenticating to the application server through the web management interface or command line interface. The application server must obfuscate all passwords, PINs, or other authenticator information when typed. User ID is not required to be obfuscated.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Review the application server documentation and configuration to determine if any interfaces which are provided for authentication purposes display the user's password when it is typed into the data entry field.
If authentication information is not obfuscated when entered, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the application server to obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals.
CCI Reference
CCI-000206- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:11
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:11