Maximize reset password SMS pause window duration [Updated in Security Center 1.3]

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
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  • Manage the time duration in minutes that a user must wait before they can request a new password reset code.

    If this property is not set to the recommended value of 2 minutes or more, then a malicious user could initiate many passwords reset codes in a brief window of time. This increases the chance of a bad actor predicting the SMS reset code.

    More information

    Attribute Description
    Configuration name password_reset.sms.pause_window
    Configuration type System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do)
    Data type integer
    Recommended value 2
    Default value 2
    Category Authentication
    Security risk
    • Severity score: 4.8
    • CVSS score: Medium
    • Security risk details: Ensure that password_reset.sms.pause_window is set to a value of 2 or more.
    Dependencies and prerequisites None