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

A host-based firewall must be installed and enabled on the system.

DISA Rule

SV-253281r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253281

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN11-00-000135

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system.

Check Contents

Determine if a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. If a host-based firewall is not installed and enabled on the system, this is a finding.

The configuration requirements will be determined by the applicable firewall STIG.

Vulnerability Number

V-253281

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-00-000135

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. If a host-based firewall is not installed and enabled on the system, this is a finding.

The configuration requirements will be determined by the applicable firewall STIG.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471