Title

When uploading files to a server, the local directory path must be excluded (Restricted Sites zone). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This policy setting controls whether or not the local path information will be sent when uploading a file via a HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether path information will be sent when uploading a file via a form. By default, path information will be sent.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> “Include local directory path when uploading files to a server” must be “Enabled” and “Disable” selected from the drop-down box. 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 160A is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> “Include local directory path when uploading files to a server” to “Enabled” and select “Disable” from the drop-down box.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-40737r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22158

Group Title: DTBI860 - Local directory paths - Restricted

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