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The Exchange local machine policy must require signed scripts.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-69811 EX13-EG-000075 SV-84433r1_rule Medium
Description
Scripts, especially those downloaded from untrusted locations, often provide a way for attackers to infiltrate a system. By setting machine policy to prevent unauthorized script executions, unanticipated system impacts can be avoided.
STIG Date
MS Exchange 2013 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-03-11

Details

Check Text ( C-70263r1_chk )
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-ExecutionPolicy

If the value returned is not RemoteSigned, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-76023r1_fix)
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned