The default autorun behavior must be configured to prevent autorun commands.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-253387WN11-CC-000185SV-253387r958804_ruleCCI-001764high
Description
Allowing autorun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents autorun commands from executing.
STIGDate
Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-05-15

Details

Check Text (C-253387r958804_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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoAutorun Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text (F-56790r829244_fix)

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Set the default behavior for AutoRun" to "Enabled:Do not execute any autorun commands".