Rule version AD.0018 · STIG v3 · 2026-09-01
Unconstrained delegation enabled on a computer can allow the computer account to be impersonated without limitation. If delegation is required, it must be limited/constrained to the specific services and accounts required.
Open "Windows PowerShell" on a domain controller.
Enter "Get-ADComputer -Filter {(TrustedForDelegation -eq $True) -and (PrimaryGroupID -eq 515)} -Properties TrustedForDelegation, TrustedToAuthForDelegation, ServicePrincipalName, Description, PrimaryGroupID".
If any computers are returned, this is a finding. (TrustedForDelegation equaling True indicates unconstrained delegation.)
PrimaryGroupID 515 = Domain computers (excludes DCs) TrustedForDelegation = Unconstrained Delegation TrustedToAuthForDelegation = Constrained delegation ServicePrincipalName = Service Names Description = Computer Description
Remove unconstrained delegation from computers in the domain.
Select "Properties" for the computer object.
Select the "Delegation" tab.
De-select "Trust this computer for delegation to any service (Kerberos only)"
Configured constrained delegation for specific services where required.