STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple macOS 15 (Sequoia) Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The macOS system must disable FileVault automatic login.

DISA Rule

SV-268434r1137691_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268434

Group Title

SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

Rule Version

APPL-15-000033

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

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the macOS system to disable FileVault automatic login by installing the "com.apple.loginwindow" configuration profile.

NOTE: To ensure continued access to the operating system, consult the supplemental guidance provided with the STIG before applying the configuration profile.

Check Contents

Verify the macOS system is configured to disable FileVault automatic login with the following command:

/usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript << EOS
$.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.loginwindow')\
.objectForKey('DisableFDEAutoLogin').js
EOS

If the result is not "true", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268434

Documentable

False

Rule Version

APPL-15-000033

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the macOS system is configured to disable FileVault automatic login with the following command:

/usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript << EOS
$.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.loginwindow')\
.objectForKey('DisableFDEAutoLogin').js
EOS

If the result is not "true", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5661