The Cisco IOS XE router must store only encrypted representations of passwords.

From Cisco IOS XE Release 3 NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000196

SV-88697r2_rule The Cisco IOS XE router must store only encrypted representations of passwords.

Vulnerability discussion

Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.Network devices must enforce password encryption when storing passwords.

Check content

Verify that Cisco IOS XE router has password encryption enabled. The configuration should look similar to the example below: password encryption aes service password-encryption If password encryption is not enabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Add the following command to encrypt local passwords: service password-encryption

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