The password manager function in the Edge browser must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63709 | WN10-CC-000245 | SV-78199r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Passwords save locally for re-use when browsing may be subject to compromise. Disabling the Edge password manager will prevent this for the browser. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-64457r1_chk ) |
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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\MicrosoftEdge\Main\ Value Name: FormSuggest Passwords Type: REG_SZ Value: no |
| Fix Text (F-69637r2_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Turn off Password Manager" to "Disabled". Note: This setting is incorrectly worded in Group Policy. Configuring to "Disabled" turns off the password manager. Configuring to "Enabled" turns it on. |