Title

The Submit non-encrypted form data is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Submit non-encrypted form data must have level of protection based upon the site being accessed.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Submit non-encrypted form data" will be enabled and set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value 1601 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Submit non-encrypted form data" will be enabled and set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: Set the value 1601 to REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6376r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6306

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