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WN25-CC-000390 Windows Server 2025 must prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds.

DISA STIG library V1R4
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first version loaded CAT II

Maps to CM-6 via CCI-000366

Title

Windows Server 2025 must prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds.

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\Internet Explorer\Feeds\ Value Name: DisableEnclosureDownload Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Discussion

Attachments from RSS feeds may not be secure. This setting will prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds.

Related controls

CCI-000366

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> RSS Feeds >> Prevent downloading of enclosures to "Enabled".