V-225027
CAT IIWindows Server 2016 built-in guest account must be renamed.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 8
- Open
- 0
- Closed
- 8
Check Text
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".
Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options.
If the value for "Accounts: Rename guest account" is not set to a value other than "Guest", this is a finding.
For server core installations, run the following command:
Secedit /Export /Areas SecurityPolicy /CFG C:\Path\FileName.Txt
If "NewGuestName" is not something other than "Guest" in the file, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Rename guest account" to a name other than "Guest".
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 2
- Release
- 10
- Rule ID
- SV-225027r991589_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 | _Reviewed/MONT-AP-002/Checklist/MONT-AP-002_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-144214.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:42.721079 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-BE-002/Checklist/MONT-BE-002_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-143943.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:41.363810 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-DB-002/Checklist/MONT-DB-002_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-144132.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:39.082634 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-DC-003/Checklist/MONT-DC-003_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-172220.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:37.248886 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-DP-001/Checklist/MONT-DP-001_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-144106.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:35.637816 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-MB-002/Checklist/MONT-MB-002_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-152736.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:33.842838 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-VSF-003/Checklist/MONT-VSF-003_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-143935.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:31.534241 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-VSF-004/Checklist/MONT-VSF-004_WinServer2016_V2R10_20251023-143909.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:30.046447 | View in Context |