Active scripting must be disallowed (Restricted Sites Zone).
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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medium | V-223068 | SRG-APP-000141 | DTBI133-IE11 | SV-223068r879587_rule | 2023-12-01 | 2 |
Description |
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Active scripts hosted on sites located in this zone are more likely to contain malicious code. Active scripting must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether script code on pages in the zone are run. |
ℹ️ Check |
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The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow active scripting' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1400" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding. |
✔️ Fix |
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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow active scripting' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box. |