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

The "Act as part of the operating system" user right must not be assigned to any groups or accounts.

DISA Rule

SV-253481r958726_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253481

Group Title

SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

Rule Version

WN11-UR-000015

Severity

CAT I

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 >> "Act as part of the operating system" 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 (to include administrators), are granted the "Act as part of the operating system" user right, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253481

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-UR-000015

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 (to include administrators), are granted the "Act as part of the operating system" user right, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5471