Title

The service account used to run the web service must have its password changed at least annually. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Normally, a service account is established for the web service to run under rather than permitting it to run as part of the local system. The password on such accounts must be changed at least annually. If the password is not changed periodically, the potential for a malicious party to gain access to the web services account is greatly enhanced.

Check Content

Query the ISSO and confirm with the SA, the Web Manager, or the individual in an equivalent role. Proposed Questions: What is your policy for service account passwords? What types of services does this policy apply to? How often is service account passwords changed? If the web services password is not changed at least annually, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure that the service account ID used to run the web site has its password changed at least annually.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-36489r4_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-2235

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Expert Comments

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