| Vuln ID | Severity | Asset | STIG | Title | Status | Doc Status | Assigned To | Actions |
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| V-254245 | CAT II | SCHR-P3-DP-001 | Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security T... | Windows Server 2022 must employ a deny-all, permit... | - | |||
Check TextVerify the operating system employs a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs. If an application allowlisting program is not in use on the system, this is a finding. Configuration of allowlisting applications will vary by the program. AppLocker is an allowlisting application built in to Windows Server. A deny-by-default implementation is initiated by enabling any AppLocker rules within a category, only allowing what is specified by defined rules. If AppLocker is used, perform the following to view the configuration of AppLocker: Open "PowerShell". If the AppLocker PowerShell module has not been imported previously, execute the following first: Import-Module AppLocker Execute the following command, substituting [c:\temp\file.xml] with a location and file name appropriate for the system: Get-AppLockerPolicy -Effective -XML > c:\temp\file.xml This will produce an xml file with the effective settings that can be viewed in a browser or opened in a program such as Excel for review. Implementation guidance for AppLocker is available at the following link: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/applocker-policies-deployment-guide Fix TextConfigure an application allowlisting program to employ a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs. Configuration of allowlisting applications will vary by the program. AppLocker is an allowlisting application built in to Windows Server. If AppLocker is used, it is configured through group policy in Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Application Control Policies >> AppLocker. Implementation guidance for AppLocker is available at the following link: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/applocker/applocker-policies-deployment-guide Finding DetailsEvaluate-STIG 1.2601.0 (Scan-WindowsServer2022_Checks) was unable to determine a Status but found the below configuration on 03/05/2026: ResultHash: 6FF711AFAE14E49C15CD28D71EFFCBA6D6AF6065 ~~~~~ AppLocker is configured but 'Appx' and/or 'Exe' rules are not enabled. Ensure an application allowlisting solution is in place and configured to a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy. AppLocker rules: --------------------------- Rule Type: Appx Enforcement Mode: NotConfigured Rule Type: Dll Enforcement Mode: AuditOnly Rule Type: Exe Enforcement Mode: AuditOnly Rule Type: Msi Enforcement Mode: AuditOnly Rule Type: Script Enforcement Mode: AuditOnly CommentsWindows Server 2022 has been configured to employ a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs. This is Not a Finding
Source: SCHR-P3-DP-001_WinServer2022_V2R7_20260305-133436.cklb
Scan Date: 2026-03-05T13:34:36
Technology Area: Windows Operating System
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