V-220841
CAT IIUsers must not be allowed to ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen filter warnings for unverified files in Microsoft Edge.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 4
- Open
- 0
- Closed
- 0
Check Text
This is applicable to unclassified systems, for other systems this is NA.
Windows 10 LTSC\B versions do not include Microsoft Edge, this is NA for those systems.
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\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter\
Value Name: PreventOverrideAppRepUnknown
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Prevent bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts for files" to "Enabled".
Windows 10 includes duplicate policies for this setting. It can also be configured under Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Defender SmartScreen >> Microsoft Edge.
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 3
- Release
- 6
- Rule ID
- SV-220841r991589_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 |