Windows Server 2019 Deny log on as a batch job user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-205668 | WN19-DC-000380 | SV-205668r958472_rule | CCI-000213 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a batch job" user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on to the system as a batch job, such as Task Scheduler. The Guests group must be assigned to prevent unauthenticated access. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-23 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-205668r958472_chk)
This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".
Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.
If the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on as a batch job" user right, this is a finding:
- Guests Group
For server core installations, run the following command:
Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt
Review the text file.
If the following SID(s) are not defined for the "SeDenyBatchLogonRight" user right, this is a finding:
S-1-5-32-546 (Guests)
Fix Text (F-5933r354923_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on as a batch job" to include the following:
- Guests Group