Check: WN11-CC-000280
Microsoft Windows 11 STIG:
WN11-CC-000280
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
Remote Desktop Services must always prompt a client for passwords upon connection. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This setting controls the ability of users to supply passwords automatically as part of their remote desktop connection. Disabling this setting would allow anyone to use the stored credentials in a connection item to connect to the terminal server.
Check Content
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: fPromptForPassword Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> "Always prompt for password upon connection" to "Enabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-253404r1016437_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-253404
Group Title: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002008 |
For PKI-based authentication, employs an organization-wide methodology for managing the content of PKI trust stores installed across all platforms including networks, operating systems, browsers, and applications. |
| CCI-002038 |
The organization requires users to reauthenticate upon organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring reauthentication. |
| CCI-004895 |
Permit users to invoke the trusted communications path for communications between the user and the organization-defined security functions, including at a minimum, authentication and re-authentication. |