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File and folder Publish to Web option must be unavailable in Windows folders.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14255 | WN08-CC-000043 | SV-48209r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41345r1_fix) |
|---|
| 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". |