Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-14255 | WN08-CC-000043 | SV-48209r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Allowing the option to publish to the web from File and Folder tasks in Windows folders could allow sensitive information to be exposed. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44888r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoPublishingWizard Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-41345r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off the "Publish to Web" task for files and folders" to "Enabled". |