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

The Windows Server 2025 "Deny log on as a service" user right must be configured to include no accounts or groups (blank) on domain controllers.

DISA Rule

SV-278170r1182143_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278170

Group Title

SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

Rule Version

WN25-DC-000390

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 policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> Deny log on as a service to include no entries (blank).

Check Contents

This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.

Run gpedit.msc.

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups are defined for the "Deny log on as a service" user right, this is a finding.

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If any SIDs are granted the "SeDenyServiceLogonRight" user right, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278170

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN25-DC-000390

Severity Override Guidance

This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.

Run gpedit.msc.

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups are defined for the "Deny log on as a service" user right, this is a finding.

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If any SIDs are granted the "SeDenyServiceLogonRight" user right, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5719