The operating system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-203723 | SRG-OS-000373 | SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 | SV-203723r1050789_rule | 2025-09-22 | 3 |
Description
Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization.
When operating systems provide the capability to escalate a functional capability, it is critical the user reauthenticate.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation. If it does not, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.