The Exchange local machine policy must require signed scripts.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-221216EX16-ED-000150SV-221216r960954_ruleCCI-001749medium
Description
Scripts, especially those downloaded from untrusted locations, often provide a way for attackers to infiltrate a system. By setting machine policy to prevent unauthorized script executions, unanticipated system impacts can be avoided.
STIGDate
Microsoft Exchange 2016 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide2024-12-06

Details

Check Text (C-221216r960954_chk)

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Get-ExecutionPolicy If the value returned is not "RemoteSigned", this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-22920r411775_fix)

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned