STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows PAW Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

If several Windows PAWs are set up in virtual machines (VMs) on a host server, the host server must only contain PAW VMs. If the PAW is hosted, the hosting system must be separated either physically or logically from other servers. The server is restricted to only PAW hosting functions.

DISA Rule

SV-243459r1107644_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-243459

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WPAW-00-001800

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install only PAW VMs on a host server designated for PAWs.

Check Contents

Review the configuration of all host servers where PAW VMs are installed.

Verify the only VMs installed on the host server are PAW VMs.

If a host server where PAW VMs are installed contains non-PAW VMs, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-243459

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WPAW-00-001800

Severity Override Guidance

Review the configuration of all host servers where PAW VMs are installed.

Verify the only VMs installed on the host server are PAW VMs.

If a host server where PAW VMs are installed contains non-PAW VMs, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5405