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

The Windows Installer feature "Always install with elevated privileges" must be disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-253411r1051054_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253411

Group Title

SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000315

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-003980 - Allow user installation of software only with explicit privileged status.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled".

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\Installer\

Value Name: AlwaysInstallElevated

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0

Vulnerability Number

V-253411

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-CC-000315

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\Installer\

Value Name: AlwaysInstallElevated

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471