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Windows Server 2022 must disable the Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges option.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-254374 WN22-CC-000430 SV-254374r1000165_rule High
Description
Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2024-06-14

Details

Check Text ( C-57859r848936_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\Installer\

Value Name: AlwaysInstallElevated

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Fix Text (F-57810r848937_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Always install with elevated privileges to "Disabled".