Windows Server 2022 must disable the Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges option.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-254374 | WN22-CC-000430 | SV-254374r1051099_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 Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-01-14 |
Details
| Check Text (C-57859r848936_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 Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
| Fix Text (F-57810r848937_fix) |
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Always install with elevated privileges to "Disabled". |