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Windows Server 2022 must not save passwords in the Remote Desktop Client.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-254365 WN22-CC-000340 SV-254365r1000162_rule Medium
Description
Saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client could allow an unauthorized user to establish a remote desktop session to another system. The system must be configured to prevent users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2024-06-14

Details

Check Text ( C-57850r848909_chk )
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\Windows NT\Terminal Services\

Value Name: DisablePasswordSaving

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Fix Text (F-57801r848910_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Connection Client >> Do not allow passwords to be saved to "Enabled".