V-220839
CAT IIFile Explorer shell protocol must run in protected mode.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 4
- Open
- 0
- Closed
- 4
Check Text
The default behavior is for shell protected mode to be turned on for file explorer.
If the registry value name below does not exist, this is not a finding.
If it exists and is configured with a value of "0", this is not a finding.
If it exists and is configured with a value of "1", this is a finding.
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\
Value Name: PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0 (or if the Value Name does not exist)
Fix Text
The default behavior is for shell protected mode to be turned on for file explorer.
If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Turn off shell protocol protected mode" to "Not Configured" or "Disabled".
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 3
- Release
- 6
- Rule ID
- SV-220839r991589_rule
All Occurrences
This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)
| Ship | Hull # | Source File | Status | Assigned To | Scan Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | MONT-SW-89134_Win10_V3R5_20251217-201218.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:42.339596 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | MONT-SW-89108_Win10_V3R5_20251217-203019.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:16.342077 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-WS-92010/Checklist/MONT-WS-92010_Win10_V3R4_20251023-141133.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:28.689048 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-WS-92040/Checklist/MONT-WS-92040_Win10_V3R4_20251023-142421.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:26.690022 | View in Context |