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

The "Impersonate a client after authentication" user right must only be assigned to Administrators, Service, Local Service, and Network Service.

DISA Rule

SV-253498r1138526_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253498

Group Title

SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

Rule Version

WN11-UR-000110

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 >> "Impersonate a client after authentication" to only include the following groups or accounts:

Administrators
LOCAL SERVICE
NETWORK SERVICE
RESTRICTED SERVICES\PrintSpoolerService
SERVICE

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 other than the following are granted the "Impersonate a client after authentication" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators
LOCAL SERVICE
NETWORK SERVICE
RESTRICTED SERVICES\PrintSpoolerService
SERVICE

Vulnerability Number

V-253498

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN11-UR-000110

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 other than the following are granted the "Impersonate a client after authentication" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators
LOCAL SERVICE
NETWORK SERVICE
RESTRICTED SERVICES\PrintSpoolerService
SERVICE

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5471