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WN25-CC-000340 Windows Server 2025 must not save passwords in the Remote Desktop Client.

DISA STIG library V1R4
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to SC-11 via CCI-004895

Title

Windows Server 2025 must not save passwords in the Remote Desktop Client.

Control

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\Terminal Services\ Value Name: DisablePasswordSaving Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Discussion

Saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client could allow an unauthorized user to establish a remote desktop session to another system. The system must be configured to prevent users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157

Related controls

CCI-004895

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Connection Client >> Do not allow passwords to be saved to "Enabled".