STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2022 must prevent users from changing installation options.

DISA Rule

SV-254373r1051098_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-254373

Group Title

SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149

Rule Version

WN22-CC-000420

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-003980 - Allow user installation of software only with explicit privileged status.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> Allow user control over installs to "Disabled".

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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\

Value Name: EnableUserControl

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Vulnerability Number

V-254373

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN22-CC-000420

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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\

Value Name: EnableUserControl

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5485