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

The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.

DISA Rule

SV-253293r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253293

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN11-00-000230

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure Bluetooth to notify users if devices attempt to connect.
View Bluetooth Settings.
Ensure "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is checked.

Check Contents

This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth, or if Bluetooth is turned off per the organizations policy.

Search for "Bluetooth".
View Bluetooth Settings.
Select "More Bluetooth Options"
If "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is not checked, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253293

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-00-000230

Severity Override Guidance

This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth, or if Bluetooth is turned off per the organizations policy.

Search for "Bluetooth".
View Bluetooth Settings.
Select "More Bluetooth Options"
If "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is not checked, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471