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

The "Deny log on as a service" user right on Windows 11 domain-joined workstations must be configured to prevent access from highly privileged domain accounts.

DISA Rule

SV-253493r1137691_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253493

Group Title

SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

Rule Version

WN11-UR-000080

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000213 - Enforce approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

This requirement is applicable to domain-joined systems, for standalone systems this is NA.

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on as a service" to include the following:

Domain Systems Only:
Enterprise Admins Group
Domain Admins Group

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This requirement is applicable to domain-joined systems, for standalone systems this is NA.

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 the following groups or accounts are not defined for the "Deny log on as a service" right , this is a finding:

Domain Systems Only:
Enterprise Admins Group
Domain Admins Group

The "Deny log on as a service" user right on Windows 11 domain-joined workstations must be configured to prevent access from highly privileged domain accounts.

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Fix Recommendation

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Vulnerability Number

Documentable

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