STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2025 printing over HTTP must be turned off.

DISA Rule

SV-278094r1180988_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278094

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

WN25-CC-000160

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Internet Communication Management >> Internet Communication settings >> Turn off printing over HTTP to "Enabled".

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 NT\Printers\

Value Name: DisableHTTPPrinting

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Vulnerability Number

V-278094

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN25-CC-000160

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 NT\Printers\

Value Name: DisableHTTPPrinting

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5719