Title

The application must obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

To prevent the compromise of authentication information such as passwords during the authentication process, the feedback from the information system shall not provide any information that would allow an unauthorized user to compromise the authentication mechanism. Obfuscation of user provided information when typed into the system is a method used in addressing this risk. For example, displaying asterisks when a user types in a password, is an example of obscuring feedback of authentication information. Rationale for non-applicability: User authentication functions are outside the scope of the MAPP SRG.

Check Content

This requirement is NA for the MAPP SRG.

Fix Text

The requirement is NA. No fix is required.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-46791r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-35504

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Expert Comments

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