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V-254375

CAT II

Windows Server 2022 users must be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

Ships Affected
1
Total Findings
1
Open
0
Closed
1

Check Text

The default behavior is for Internet Explorer to warn users and select whether to allow or refuse installation when a web-based program attempts to install software on the system. 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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: SafeForScripting Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) (or if the Value Name does not exist)

Fix Text

The default behavior is for Internet Explorer to warn users and select whether to allow or refuse installation when a web-based program attempts to install software on the system. If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts to "Not Configured" or "Disabled".

STIG Reference

STIG
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Version
2
Release
8
Rule ID
SV-254375r991589_rule

All Occurrences

This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)

Ship Hull # Source File Status Assigned To Scan Date Actions
LAB BASELINES BASELINE SCHR-P3-DP-001_WinServer2022_V2R7_20260305-133436.cklb
Unassigned 2026-03-05T13:34:36 View in Context
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