TMA-MFD-5.1.1
Change Default Passwords
MediumLevel 1Manual reviewprinter
Description
Multi-Function Devices are typically configured with default user accounts that are common to all devices of the same make/model. It is recommended that default passwords be changed. Changing the default password for all default accounts will reduce the probability of unauthorized access to the device.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Verify compliance with CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 5.1.1: Change Default Passwords.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the remediation procedure in CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 5.1.1 to configure: Change Default Passwords.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- authmfdprinter
- Reference
- CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 - 5.1.1 Change Default Passwords