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

The "Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller" user right must not be assigned to any groups or accounts.

DISA Rule

SV-253479r958726_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253479

Group Title

SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

Rule Version

WN11-UR-000005

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002235 - Prevent non-privileged users from executing privileged functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

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 >> User Rights Assignment.

If any groups or accounts are granted the "Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller" user right, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253479

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-UR-000005

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 >> User Rights Assignment.

If any groups or accounts are granted the "Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller" user right, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5471