VBScript must not be allowed to run in Internet Explorer (Restricted Sites zone).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-223055 | DTBI1130-IE11 | SV-223055r879629_rule | CCI-001169 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| This policy setting allows the management of whether VBScript can be run on pages from the specified zone in Internet Explorer. By selecting "Enable" in the drop-down box, VBScript can run without user intervention. By selecting "Prompt" in the drop-down box, users are asked to choose whether to allow VBScript to run. By selecting "Disable" in the drop-down box, VBScript is prevented from running. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, VBScript will run without user intervention. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-01 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-223055r879629_chk)
The policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Internet Control Panel >> Security Page >> Restricted Sites Zone >> "Allow VBScript to run in Internet Explorer" must be "Enabled", and "Disable" must be selected from the drop-down box.
Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4
If the value for "140C" is not REG_DWORD = 3, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-24716r428716_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Internet Control Panel >> Security Page >> Restricted Sites Zone >> "Allow VBScript to run in Internet Explorer" to "Enabled" and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.