Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-220909 | WN10-SO-000010 | SV-220909r569187_rule | Medium |
Description |
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A system faces an increased vulnerability threat if the built-in guest account is not disabled. This account is a known account that exists on all Windows systems and cannot be deleted. This account is initialized during the installation of the operating system with no password assigned. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-18 |
Check Text ( C-22624r555212_chk ) |
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Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "Accounts: Guest account status" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-22613r555213_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Guest account status" to "Disabled". |