Local users on domain-joined computers must not be enumerated.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-253379WN11-CC-000130SV-253379r958478_ruleCCI-000381medium
Description
The username is one part of logon credentials that could be used to gain access to a system. Preventing the enumeration of users limits this information to authorized personnel.
STIGDate
Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-05-15

Details

Check Text (C-253379r958478_chk)

This requirement is applicable to domain-joined systems, for standalone systems this is NA. 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\System\ Value Name: EnumerateLocalUsers Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text (F-56782r829220_fix)

This requirement is applicable to domain-joined systems, for standalone systems this is NA. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Logon >> "Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers" to "Disabled".