V-205844
SV-205844r991589_rule
CAT I
Windows Server 2019 users with Administrative privileges must have separate accounts for administrative duties and normal operational tasks.
From: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide (V3R8)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Using a privileged account to perform routine functions makes the computer vulnerable to malicious software inadvertently introduced during a session that has been granted full privileges.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Verify each user with administrative privileges has been assigned a unique administrative account separate from their standard user account.
If users with administrative privileges do not have separate accounts for administrative functions and standard user functions, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Ensure each user with administrative privileges has a separate account for user duties and one for privileged duties.
CCI Reference
CCI-000366- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:25
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:25