The Palo Alto Networks security platform must not use the default admin account password.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational administrators must be uniquely identified and authenticated for all network management accesses to prevent potential misuse and compromise of the system. The use of a default password for any account, especially one for administrative access, can quickly lead to a compromise of the device and subsequently, the entire enclave or system. The "admin" account is intended solely for the initial setup of the device and must be disabled when the device is initially configured. The default password for this account must immediately be changed at the first login of an authorized administrator.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-228676r513633_rule
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Go to Device >> Administrators
Select the admin user.
In the "Old Password" field, enter "admin".
In the "New Password" field, enter the new password.
In the "Confirm New Password" field, enter the new password.
Select "OK".