Check: FORE-NM-000030
Forescout Network Device Management STIG:
FORE-NM-000030
(in version v1 r1)
Title
Forescout must be configured with only one web account and one CLI account of last resort with limited access and used only when the authentication server is unavailable. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Authentication for administrative (privileged-level) access to the device is required at all times. An account can be created on the device's local database for use when the authentication server is down or connectivity between the device and the authentication server is not operable. This account is referred to as the "account of last resort" since it is intended to be used as a last resort and when immediate administrative access is absolutely necessary. The account of last resort logon credentials must be stored in a sealed envelope and kept in a safe. The safe must be periodically audited to verify the envelope remains sealed. The signature of the auditor and the date of the audit must be added to the envelope as a record. Administrators must secure the credentials and disable the root account (if possible) when not needed for system administration functions.
Check Content
Verify only one local account exists and that it has full administrator privileges. 1. Log on to the Forescout Administrator UI. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> CounterACT User Profiles. If local accounts in the CounterACT User profile or CLI exist other than the accounts of last resort, this is a finding.
Fix Text
There are two default accounts. The CLIAdmin root account can only be used with the CLI. To access the CLI, an account must be created that only has access to the CLI. Accounts created in CounterACT user profile in the web management tools do not have access to login to the CLI. The default console account "Admin" allows access to the web management tool. These accounts can be used as the accounts of last resort or two other accounts may be created for this purpose as long as a strong password that meets DoD requirements is used for both. 1. Log on to the Forescout Administrator UI. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> CounterACT user profiles. Remove unauthorized local accounts not identified as the account of last resort.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-230932r615886_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-230932
Group Title: SRG-APP-000148-NDM-000346
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001358 |
The organization establishes privileged user accounts in accordance with a role-based access scheme that organizes allowed information system access and privileges into roles. |
| CCI-002111 |
The organization identifies and selects the organization-defined information system account types of information system accounts which support organizational missions/business functions. |