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

Local accounts with blank passwords must be restricted to prevent access from the network.

DISA Rule

SV-253434r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253434

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN11-SO-000015

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only" 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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\

Value Name: LimitBlankPasswordUse

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-253434

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-SO-000015

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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\

Value Name: LimitBlankPasswordUse

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5471