Windows Server 2025 must not have Wi-Fi enabled unless required by the organization.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-278017 | WN25-00-000332 | SV-278017r1180757_rule | CCI-000382 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Unnecessary connections could increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2026-02-20 | |||
Related Frameworks
3 paths across 3 frameworks
Related Frameworks
NIST 800-531 mapping
CM-7
1.00
- DISA · V1R1 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
NIST 800-1711 mapping
3.4.6
1.00
- DISA · V1R1 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
CCI1 mapping
CCI-000382
1.00
- DISA · V1R1 · disa_xccdf · related
Details
Check Text (C-278017r1180757_chk)
Open PowerShell or a Command prompt.
Type "IP Config /All".
If there is a connection named "Wi-Fi" or "Wireless", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-82452r1180756_fix)
Validate the site documentation to ensure the approval of use for Wi-Fi server connections.
If the connection (s) have not been approved, go to "Settings" then "Network and Internet" and remove/disable the Wi-Fi adapter. Any Wi-Fi connections listed or in use must be documented and approved by the information system security officer (ISSO) or authorizing official (AO).