STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 8 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Accounts must be configured to require password expiration.

DISA Rule

SV-253273r1051040_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253273

Group Title

SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

Rule Version

WN11-00-000090

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004066 - For password-based authentication, enforce organization-defined composition and complexity rules.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure all passwords to expire.
Run "Computer Management".
Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users.
Double-click each active account.
Ensure "Password never expires" is not checked on all active accounts.

Check Contents

Run "Computer Management".
Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users.
Double-click each active account.

If "Password never expires" is selected for any account, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253273

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-00-000090

Severity Override Guidance

Run "Computer Management".
Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users.
Double-click each active account.

If "Password never expires" is selected for any account, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5471