The NSX Manager must not have any default manufacturer passwords when deployed.

From VMware NSX Manager Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002041

SV-83771r1_rule The NSX Manager must not have any default manufacturer passwords when deployed.

Vulnerability discussion

Network devices not protected with strong password schemes provide the opportunity for anyone to crack the password and gain access to the device, which can result in loss of availability, confidentiality, or integrity of network traffic. Many default vendor passwords are well known or are easily guessed; therefore, not removing them prior to deploying the network device into production provides an opportunity for a malicious user to gain unauthorized access to the device.

Check content

Verify NSX Manager does not have the default manufacturer password. Log into NSX Manager with built-in administrator account "admin" with the default manufacturer password "default". If the NSX Manager accepts the default manufacturer password, this is a finding.

Fix text

Change the NSX Manager default manufacturer password. Log into NSX Manager with built-in administrator account "admin" and the default manufacturer password "default". Type "configure terminal", hit enter >> type "cli password" [enter new password], hit enter >> type "exit" >> type "exit".

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