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Active scripting must be disallowed (Restricted Sites Zone).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-223068 DTBI133-IE11 SV-223068r428756_rule Medium
Description
Active scripts hosted on sites located in this zone are more likely to contain malicious code. Active scripting must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether script code on pages in the zone are run.
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-24741r428754_chk )
The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow active scripting' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1400" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.
Fix Text (F-24729r428755_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow active scripting' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.