The convenience PIN for Windows 10 must be disabled.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-220870WN10-CC-000370SV-220870r958478_ruleCCI-000381medium
Description
This policy controls whether a domain user can sign in using a convenience PIN to prevent enabling (Password Stuffer).
STIGDate
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-02-25

Details

Check Text (C-220870r958478_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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System Value Name: AllowDomainPINLogon Value Type: REG_DWORD Value data: 0

Fix Text (F-22574r555096_fix)

Disable the convenience PIN sign-in. If this needs to be corrected configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Logon >> Set "Turn on convenience PIN sign-in" to "Disabled”.