Title

The Windows Connect Now wizards must be disabled. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Windows Connect Now provides wizards for tasks such as "Set up a wireless router or access point" and must not be available to users. Functions such as these may allow unauthorized connections to a system and the potential for sensitive information to be compromised.

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\WCN\UI\ Value Name: DisableWcnUi Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now -> "Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-226147r794418_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-226147

Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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