STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Edge Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

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DISA Rule

SV-260466r960963_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-260466

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141

Rule Version

EDGE-00-000066

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Set the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Show Hubs Sidebar" to "Disabled".

Check Contents

Verify the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Show Hubs Sidebar" is set to "Disabled".

Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

If the value for "HubsSidebarEnabled" is not set to "REG_DWORD = 0", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-260466

Documentable

False

Rule Version

EDGE-00-000066

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Show Hubs Sidebar" is set to "Disabled".

Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

If the value for "HubsSidebarEnabled" is not set to "REG_DWORD = 0", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5280