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

Remote Desktop Services must always prompt a client for passwords upon connection.

DISA Rule

SV-253404r1051052_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253404

Group Title

SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000280

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> "Always prompt for password upon connection" 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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\

Value Name: fPromptForPassword

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-253404

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000280

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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\

Value Name: fPromptForPassword

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471