The Windows Installer feature "Always install with elevated privileges" must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253411 | WN11-CC-000315 | SV-253411r1016439_rule | High |
| Description |
| Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system. |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-09-12 |
Details
| Check Text (C-56864r829315_chk) |
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: AlwaysInstallElevated Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-56814r829316_fix) |
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled". |