Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services must always prompt a client for passwords upon connection.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-205809 | WN19-CC-000360 | SV-205809r1051081_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| This setting controls the ability of users to supply passwords automatically as part of their remote desktop connection. Disabling this setting would allow anyone to use the stored credentials in a connection item to connect to the terminal server. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text (C-6074r355789_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 NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: fPromptForPassword Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| Fix Text (F-6074r355790_fix) |
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> "Always prompt for password upon connection" to "Enabled". |