STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Exchange 2019 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 02 Jul 2025:

Exchange message tracking logging must be enabled.

DISA Rule

SV-259657r960900_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-259657

Group Title

SRG-APP-000098

Rule Version

EX19-MB-000041

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000133 - Ensure that audit records containing information that establishes the source of the event.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Set-TransportService <IdentityName> -MessageTrackingLogEnabled $true

Note: The <IdentityName> value must be in quotes.

Check Contents

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-TransportService | Select-Object -Property Name, MessageTrackingLogEnabled

If the value of MessageTrackingLogEnabled is not set to True, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-259657

Documentable

False

Rule Version

EX19-MB-000041

Severity Override Guidance

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-TransportService | Select-Object -Property Name, MessageTrackingLogEnabled

If the value of MessageTrackingLogEnabled is not set to True, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5580