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

The built-in guest account must be disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-253433r958504_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253433

Group Title

SRG-OS-000121-GPOS-00062

Rule Version

WN11-SO-000010

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000804 - Uniquely identify and authenticate non-organizational users or processes acting on behalf of non-organizational users.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Guest account status" to "Disabled".

Check Contents

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options.

If the value for "Accounts: Guest account status" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253433

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-SO-000010

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options.

If the value for "Accounts: Guest account status" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5471