Title

Unauthorized accounts must not be configured for access to the network device. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

A malicious user attempting to gain access to the network device may compromise an account that may be unauthorized for use. The unauthorized account may be a temporary or inactive account that is no longer needed to access the device. Denial of Service, interception of sensitive information, or other destructive actions could potentially take place if an unauthorized account is configured to access the network device.

Check Content

Review the organization's responsibilities list and reconcile the list of authorized accounts with those accounts defined for access to the network device. If an unauthorized account is configured for access to the device, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove any account configured for access to the network device that is not defined in the organization's responsibilities list.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-3058r5_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3058

Group Title: Unauthorized accounts are configured to access device.

Expert Comments

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