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

Web publishing and online ordering wizards must be prevented from downloading a list of providers.

DISA Rule

SV-253375r958478_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253375

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000105

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Internet Communication Management >> Internet Communication settings >> "Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards" to "Enabled".

Check Contents

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoWebServices

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-253375

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000105

Severity Override Guidance

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoWebServices

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471