V-278244
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
The Windows Server 2025 "Back up files and directories" user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Inappropriately granting user rights provides system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Back up files and directories" user right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpa...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> Back up files and directories to include only the following accounts or groups: - Administrators.