Forescout must terminate the account of last resort password when members with access to the password leave the group.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>A shared/group account credential is a shared form of authentication that allows multiple individuals to access the network device using a single account. If shared/group account credentials are not terminated when individuals leave the group, the user that left the group can still gain access even though they are no longer authorized. There may also be instances when specific user actions need to be performed on the network device without unique administrator identification or authentication. Examples of credentials include passwords and group membership certificates.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-230931r615886_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Establish and document a procedure that requires the changing of the account of last resort and root account password when users with knowledge of the password leave the group.
To change the password:
1. Log on to the Forescout Administrator UI.
2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Console Preferences >> Password and Sessions.
3. Click the Password tab.