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V-223055

CAT II (Medium)

VBScript must not be allowed to run in Internet Explorer (Restricted Sites zone).

Rule ID

SV-223055r961089_rule

STIG

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R7

CCIs

CCI-001169

Discussion

This policy setting allows the management of whether VBScript can be run on pages from the specified zone in Internet Explorer. By selecting "Enable" in the drop-down box, VBScript can run without user intervention. By selecting "Prompt" in the drop-down box, users are asked to choose whether to allow VBScript to run. By selecting "Disable" in the drop-down box, VBScript is prevented from running. If this policy setting is not configured or disabled, VBScript will run without user intervention.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Internet Control Panel >> Security Page >> Restricted Sites Zone >> "Allow VBScript to run in Internet Explorer" must be "Enabled", and "Disable" must be selected from the drop-down box.

Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4

If the value for "140C" is not REG_DWORD = 3, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Internet Control Panel >> Security Page >> Restricted Sites Zone >> "Allow VBScript to run in Internet Explorer" to "Enabled" and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.