The Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges must be disabled.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| high | V-220857 | SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149 | WN10-CC-000315 | SV-220857r1051032_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| 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. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| 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 |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled". |