The Palo Alto Networks security platform must allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-228668	PANW-NM-000114	SV-228668r856014_rule		Medium

Description
Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an account is created if a user is not forced to change the temporary password upon initial logon. Temporary passwords are typically used to allow access to applications when new accounts are created or passwords are changed. It is common practice for administrators to create temporary passwords for user accounts that allow the users to log on yet force them to change the password once they have successfully authenticated.

Description

Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an account is created if a user is not forced to change the temporary password upon initial logon. Temporary passwords are typically used to allow access to applications when new accounts are created or passwords are changed. It is common practice for administrators to create temporary passwords for user accounts that allow the users to log on yet force them to change the password once they have successfully authenticated.

STIG	Date
Palo Alto Networks NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide	2022-09-14

Details

Check Text ( C-30903r513607_chk )
Go to Device >> Setup >> Management View the "Minimum Password Complexity" window. If the "Require Password Change on First Login" box is not selected, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-30880r513608_fix)
Go to Device >> Setup >> Management In the "Minimum Password Complexity" window, select the "Edit" icon (the gear symbol in the upper-right corner of the pane). Select the "Require Password Change on First Login" box. Check the "Enabled" box, then select "OK". Commit changes by selecting "Commit" in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select "OK" when the confirmation dialog appears.